Cobb - 1st Shift Product Inspector Opr

Cobb; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Telehealth Services

Mental Health Services

401K & Stock Options

Life Insurance

Education programs on day 1

Citizenship Assistance

Beneplace discounts

Cobb Rewards & Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Cobb Hatchery is seeking a Fertility Data / Product Inspector to lead and support daily fertility checks, record-keeping, and lab-related activities essential to incubation quality. You will input data, monitor embryo temperatures, track vaccine inventory, and help ensure process control within a high-volume hatchery environment.

The role requires a prior lead/supervisory background, the ability to pass safety and respirator tests, and in-person interviews at the Wadesboro facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no gaps over 6 months in the past 36 months.
• If laid off or providing child/elder care, the gap may be 18 months.
• Applicants must be available for in-person interview.

Responsibilities

• Weekly fertility checks on flocks 45 weeks or less and data entry into the computer database.
• Weekly egg residue breakout and data entry in CHS system.
• Record daily embryo shell temperatures and end temperatures for incubation performance.
• Vaccine inventory reconciliation and data entry into database.

Skills

Lead/supervisory

Pulmonary function test

Respirator fit test

TSA security screening

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

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 fulltime hire!

Starting Pay

$20.30 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.

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. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been fulltime students consecutively for the last 36 months. Applicants must be available for in person interview.

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Job Title

Fertility Data / Product Inspector

Job Group

PR04

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Position reports to

Hatchery Manager

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Location

Wadesboro Hatchery

Schedule

Shift Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, including holidays, beginning at

Hours

7:00 AM until job is complete. Typically, this position will average 45 hours a week. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs. If you feel your job is complete, you MUST confirm with a manager before leaving for the day.

Position Summary

• This position is responsible for conducting weekly fertility checks on all flocks 45 weeks or less inside the incubators. That data will need to be input into the computer database and shared with service technicians and complex managers to help them manage their flocks. Other essential responsibilities include embryo diagnosis, gathering embryo shell temperatures, vaccine inventory, lab samples, reading and recording lab plates, supporting prepull employee, and conducting mini mock audits to help the hatchery stay in process control.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Demonstrated previous experience in a lead/supervisory role and/or a minimum of 6 months in related field.
• TSA: Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment
• Ability to pass a pulmonary function and respirator fit test at facility discretion

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Weekly fertility checks on all flocks 45 weeks and less. This includes candling, removing, and breaking out the eggs removed. Enter data collected into the data base system (25%)
• Weekly egg residue breakout on all flocks once per week. This includes breakout and data entered in the CHS system (15%)
• Record daily EST (embryo shell temperatures) and our entrance end temperatures. (This process is vital information used to maximize the performance of our incubators) (10%)
• Vaccine inventory reconciliation and data entry of inventory into database (10%)
• Responsible for all the lab samples conducted and shipped from the hatchery including the normal weekly samples and any special request made by the QA department. Read all the normal lab plates taken at the hatchery and record them into the database (10%)
• Support and guidance with the pre pull position and conduct this task if needed (10%)
• Conduct a mini mock audit on a weekly basis from the hatchery audit sheet including temp checks, sanitation checks, and other processes included in our audit process (10%)

Other Duties, Responsibilities And Activities

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice; such as: assist maintenance, fill in other areas of the hatchery, e.g. processing, embrex, sanitation (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by an appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to not own and 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

• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical: Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and must be able to push/pull 1000-1500 lbs. (on wheels). 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.
• Tools and Equipment: N/A
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Respirator, 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 (Synergize).
• Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. TM is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Starting Wage

$20.30 / Hour

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Benefits

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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