Cobb - Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew) – Full Time – Timpson, TX

About the role

This position is responsible for the pulling of chicks and preparing chicks for processing; properly disposing of substandard chicks; washing and disinfecting of the pull room. Also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing hatchery areas including chick room, main hall. Remove chicks from hatchers when ready to process. Monitor hatchers and setters and evaluating chicks prior to shipments. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Meet all certification requirements for wearing a full face respirator (PFT and RFT).
• Maintain respirator certification by testing annually.
• Wear a full face respirator during work hours.
• Pitch chickens onto belt.
• Take hatcher basket off stack of 15 high. Each basket weighs 20-25 lbs.
• Run chick counter and place papers in chick boxes.
• Monitor machines, sort through boxes and ensure shipment of healthy birds.
• Operate a high pressure and regular water hose.
• Clean/sanitize lids and dollies, set eggs, prep chick room.
• Clean/sanitize chick room and hall, maintain a clean and organized work area.

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.
• 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.

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

• The jobsite is a bio secure 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 and Work Environment

• Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly push or pull 500 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the duties if this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on a concrete floor; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Tools and equipment: Pressure Washer, Full Face Respirator.
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dust, wet and cold environments.
• Personal protective equipment required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear muffs and/or ear plugs, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.

Physical Demands

• Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly push or pull 500 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the duties if this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on a concrete floor; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Safety

• Follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
• Mask policy will be in accordance with any local, state, or federal requirements but will be provided to any Team Member wishing to wear a mask.