Cobb - Hatchery Processing Lead

Location: Siloam Springs Hatchery, Siloam Springs, AR

Schedule

Sun, Mon, Wed, and Thurs including Holidays. Hours: 4am – until complete. Start and end times may vary. Tues work may be required. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Applicants must have at least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months within the last 36 months. If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, the six-month gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history criteria will not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

About the Role

Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers who perform the following duties: mixes vaccines, loads vaccine in robots, prepares, maintains and sanitizes equipment, processes chicks, and cleans/sanitizes and monitors for repair of hatchery equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees on the processing crew and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies (25%)
• Planning, assigning, and directing work (25%)
• Ensuring each customer receives the correct amount of chicks and correct services (30%)
• Entering daily information into the computer (5%)
• Addresses complaints and resolves small problems (5%)
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as:
  • Packs eggs when needed
  • Assists in training new team members
  • Ensures all team members follow proper biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety procedures
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area

Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.

Biosecurity / Animal Welfare / Safety Requirements

• 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.
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical:
  • Must use safe lifting techniques
  • Must regularly lift and stack chick boxes (wheeled dolly) weighing up to 12 pounds and will occasionally be required to push or pull stacks of boxes up to 125 pounds
  • Regularly required to stand and walk majority of shift (concrete floor); sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb ladders; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Environment:
  • Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces
  • Work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold environments
• Personal Protective Equipment Required:
  • Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots
  • Ear plugs will be used as required
  • NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Lysol, bleach, etc.
• Safety: Team members are expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment. Team members are expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.

Pay

Starting wage: $21.20 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Telehealth Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Fully Funded Education Discount Program
• CobbRewards, New Hire Referral, and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off