Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Pull Crew

Join the Cobb Family and grow with us! At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life, with eligibility starting on day one of full-time hire.

Pay

Starting pay: $18.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Education starting your first day on 175+ degree programs
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off

Schedule

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 7:00 PM and Monday at 11:00 PM, including holidays until the job is complete. Positions typically average 40 hours a week. Work schedule is subject to change based on production needs.

About the Role

This position is responsible for the inspection of chicks in the hatchers to ascertain quality and fitness for processing. Pull chicks and place them in boxes for processing, properly dispose of substandard chicks, sanitize trays, and hatchery equipment. Clean and disinfect setters and hatchers.

Responsibilities

• Pull chicks and operate chick counter; operate tray washer; remove chick boxes from hatchers and place them on belt. (50%)
• Operate box washer. (15%)
• Clean chick holding room. (15%)
• Operate a high-pressure and regular water hose, monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters, pad chick boxes, and maintain a clean and organized work area. (15%)
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. (5%)
• Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment (100%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing, and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company.
• No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.
• Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
• Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Requirements

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
• Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
• Applicants must be available for an in-person interview.
• Rehire criteria include a minimum waiting period of 180 days and no more than 3 previous employments at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
• Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first.
• Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Must regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
• Must push/pull stacks of chicks weighing up to 500 lbs. (on wheels).
• Must regularly lift up to 50 lbs., including overhead reaching.
• Regularly required to stand for the majority of the shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools and Equipment

• High-power hose
• Proficiency with operation of Hatchers and Setters

Environment

• Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Safety glasses
• Safety goggles
• Face shield
• Chemical gloves
• Waterproof apron
• Rubber boots (required when handling chemicals)
• Ear plugs (used as needed)

Chemicals Commonly Used

• Formaldehyde
• Disinfectant
• Lubricants
• Virocid

Safety

• Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.