Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Worker (Hatcher Cleaners)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery. Other duties may be assigned.

Schedule

Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Hours: Beginning at 11:00 pm – until the job is complete. Averages 10 hours per shift. Work schedule is subject to change upon production needs.

Starting Pay

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes the hatchers and hallways with a pressure washer (25%).
• Cleans and sanitizes the holding room, box room and approximately 200 dollies weighing up to approximately 5 pounds (25%).
• Pull approximately 42 buggies of empty hatcher trays weighing approximately 150 pounds back to the hatcher rooms (25%).
• Must be able to read, write and record data from setters and hatchers every three hours and pull out approximately 36 stacks of 40 chick boxes for the Pull Crew (15%).

Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Properly euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy, performing breakouts, data entry into CHS and EDM, washes toughs, occasionally cleans setter tops and helps Pull Crew, when needed (10%).

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 is 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.

Physical Demands

• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Must regularly pull empty hatchers trays on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds.
• Must regularly lift dollies weighing 5 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop and reach above head.
• Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.

Work Environment

• Tools and Equipment: Not specified.
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs and rubber boots are required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed. Safety glasses are required.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants and foamers.
• Safety: Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies. Team members are expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include, but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. Team members are expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

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.
• Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
• Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
• Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire. Benefits include:

• 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, and Earned Time Off