Cobb - 1st Shift Processing

Cobb; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Stock Options

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cobb is hiring for a Chick Processing role at the Wadesboro Hatchery in North Carolina. The position involves processing live chickens, including grading, vaccination, toe trimming, and related tasks in a biosecure environment.

Expect an early start, a shift that may require holiday work, and a typical 35-hour week with schedule adjustments as needed. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with differential for evenings, nights, and weekends, plus comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies.
• Process chicks including grading, vaccinating, weighing, and toe trimming.
• Prepare chick boxes and count by-products.
• Operate macerator.
• Follow safety policies and biosecurity guidelines.

Skills

Good communication

Job description

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!

At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part—you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!

Job Details

Job Title: Chick Processing

Job Grade: 6A

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position reports to: Sr Supervisor Hatchery

Location: Wadesboro Hatchery

Schedule: Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including holidays, beginning at 6:00AM until job is complete. This position averages 35 hours per week. Hours are subject to change depending on needs of the hatchery.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccination and toe trimming.

Starting Pay

Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

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
• Free Education starting your first day on 175-degree programs
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace
• Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies. (15%)
• Process chicks including: grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim, (70%)
• Prepare chick boxes, count by-products. (5%)
• Operate macerator (5%)
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area. (5%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. 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. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
• TSA: Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly push or pull basket of chicks weighing up to 125 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job 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 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. Ear plugs will be used as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility, disinfectant, lubricants and Virocid.
• 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.

General Sign Off

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Failure to perform this job to above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination. Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months consecutive work experience with one employer with no gaps in employment of over six months. Applicants must be available for in person interview. (Exceptions are made for layoffs, attending school, or the birth of a child.) Candidates with agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Equal Opportunity Employment

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits Summary

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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