Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Worker Pull Crew

Cobb; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Telehealth Services

Mental Health Services

401K & Stock Options

Life Insurance

Education benefits on day 1

Citizenship Assistance

Discounts via Beneplace

Rewards & Referral bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb is hiring a Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew) 3rd shift at the Wadesboro Hatchery, NC. The role involves inspecting chicks, pulling and boxing for processing, and maintaining cleanliness of hatchery areas.

Work hours are Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights with holiday coverage, typically ~40 hours per week. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour with additional differential for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no gaps greater than 6 months in past 36 months.
• Rehire criteria: maximum 3 prior Cobb/Tyson Foods employments.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for in-person interview.

Responsibilities

• Pull chicks and operate chick counter; manage tray washer; move chick boxes to belt; dispose of substandard chicks; sanitize trays and hatchery equipment.
• Operate box washer and maintain cleanliness of hatchery areas.
• Clean chick holding room and monitor temps in hatchers/setters; pad chick boxes; keep work area organized.
• Observe safety protocols; follow biosecurity guidelines; sign required agreements on biosecurity/animal welfare.
• TSA: agree to Security Threat Assessment; jobsite biosecure; showering and changing clothing before entry.
• Other duties may be assigned as production needs change.

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

$18.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

What’s in it for you?

• 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.

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 full time 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

Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew) 3rd

Job Group

PR02

Position reports to

Supv Hatchery

Location

Wadesboro Hatchery, Wadesboro, NC

Schedule/Hours

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at 7:00PM and Monday at 11:00PM, including holidays until job is complete. Typically positions average 40 hours a week. Work schedule is subject to change based on production needs.

Position Summary

• This position is responsible for the inspection of chicks in the hatchers to ascertain quality and fitness for processing. Pull chicks and place in boxes for processing, properly dispose of substandard chicks, sanitize trays and hatchery equipment. Clean and disinfect setters and hatchers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pull chicks and operate chick counter; operate tray washer; remove chick boxes from hatchers and place them on belt. (50%)
• Operate box washer. (15%)
• Clean chick holding room. (15%)
• Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters, pad chick boxes, and maintain a clean and organized work area. (15%)
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. (5%)
• TSA: Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment (100%) Biosecurity/AnimaI Welfare Requirements/Safety.
• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, 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 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

• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Candidates with agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs. Must push/pull stacks of chicks weighing up to 500 lbs. (on wheels). Must regularly lift up to 50 lbs. including overhead reaching. 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: High Power hose, proficiency with operation of Hatchers and Setters.
• 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. Applicants must reside within the United States to be considered for an in–person interview. Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months consecutive work experience with one employer over the past three years with no gaps in employment of over six months. (Exceptions are made for layoffs, attending school, birth of a child, or elder care.) Work history will not apply to applicants when they have been FULL TIME STUDENTS consecutively for the last 36 months. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level.

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

Starting Wage: $18.00 / Hour

Plus, Additional Shift Differential For Evenings, Nights And Weekends.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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