Cobb - 1st Shift Processing

Tyson Foods; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Telehealth Services

Mental Health Services

401K & Stock Options

Life Insurance

Education benefits

Citizenship Assistance

Discounts via Beneplace

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb is hiring at the Wadesboro Hatchery to process chickens, including grading, vaccination and toe trimming. Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6:00 AM start, about 35 hours weekly, with holidays and overtime as needed.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends. The role emphasizes safety and biosecurity in a biosecure environment; training will cover all procedures and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• Internal priority for internal applicants; 12+ months consecutive work with one employer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place hatching eggs in labeled buggies.
• Process chicks: grade, vaccinate (robot), weigh, toe trim.
• Prepare chick boxes, count by-products.
• Operate macerator.
• Perform other duties such as handling chemicals and maintaining a clean work area.

Job description

Job Details: 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!

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

What’s in it for you? Our competitive benefits include:

• 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. These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU.

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Job Title:

Chick Processing

Job Grade:

6A

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Position reports to:

Sr Supervisor

Location:

Wadesboro Hatchery

Schedule:

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including holidays, beginning at 6:00 AM 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.

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.

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

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.

Starting Wage:

$17.00 / Hour

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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