UAPP - Debone Operator

Schedule: Monday through Friday, holidays. Hours: 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM; schedule may vary based on business needs.

About the role

The position is responsible for processing and deboning broilers in a research processing plant for data collection and R&D projects.

Responsibilities

• Comply with SOPs to safely process and debone birds
• Ensure all processes are performed accurately for proper data collection
• May be assigned to live hang, evisceration, or deboning, or rotate among these positions in the same day
• Operate high-pressure and regular water hoses and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Follow specific guidelines for R & D projects
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Animal Welfare Guidelines
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview
• Previous agricultural or production experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Regularly lift equipment weighing 10–30 pounds; use wheeled dollies to move up to 300 pounds
• Stand for the majority of the shift on a concrete floor; walk, sit, balance, stoop, talk, and hear
• Use left and right hands simultaneously to grab, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Full dexterity of both hands required
• Specific vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments
• Use hand tools such as permanent markers, scalpels, scissors, meat thermometers, and knives
• Required personal protective equipment: safety goggles/glasses, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, rubber boots, company-provided facial covering; NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators and arm protectors may be worn as needed
• Exposure to disinfectants and other chemicals
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment
• Identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks

Pay

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

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance from day one of hire
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Telehealth services
• Well-being support programs
• 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Fully funded education discount program
• Cobb Rewards, new hire referral, and referral bonuses
• Paid vacations, paid holidays, overtime eligibility, and earned time off