Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Worker Pull Crew

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 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.
• Operate box washer.
• Clean chick holding room.
• 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.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• TSA: Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
• Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety: The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
• Physical Demands And Work Environment: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical: 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.
• 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, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
• Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Agricultural or production experience is preferred.

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
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace

Pay

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

Schedule

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