Cobb - 3rd Shift Pull Crew -Hatchery Worker

Tyson Foods; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Telehealth

Education Programs

401(k) with stock options

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Tyson Foods’ Cobb Hatchery in Wadesboro, NC is hiring a Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew). This role inspects chicks, pulls into boxes for processing, and maintains clean hatchery equipment.

The job requires physical stamina, ability to handle heavy boxes, and readiness to work evenings, nights, and weekends as production dictates. Benefits start on day one for full-time employees and include health, dental, vision, disability, telehealth, education programs, 401(k) with stock options, life insurance,

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer.
• No employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
• Willingness to interview in person and comply with biosecurity rules.
• Prior agricultural or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect chicks in hatchers to ensure quality and fitness for processing.
• Pull chicks and box for processing; dispose of substandard chicks.
• Sanitize trays and hatchery equipment; clean and disinfect setters and hatchers.
• Operate chick counter and tray washer; move chick boxes to belts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and monitor temperatures.

Job description

Job Title

Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew) 3rd Job Group: PR02 Disc vs Non Disc: N Position reports to: Supv Hatchery

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 day1 of full time hire!

Pay and Benefits

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

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.

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

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

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. undefined
• 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. undefined
• 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. undefined
• 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. undefined
• Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level

Other

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first.