Cobb - Egg Caretaker

Cobb; Deer Lodge (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 started on day 1 (175+)

Citizenship Assistance

Discounts through Beneplace

Cobb Rewards

New Hire Referral Bonuses

Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb is hiring for an Egg caretaker at DRY CREEK FARM- TNR1. The role involves managing egg intake, quality checks, labeling, and inventory while maintaining sanitation standards. You’ll work a fast-paced, physical shift from Wednesday to Saturday, 7am–5pm, on-site with pay starting at $17.00 per hour plus evening/night/weekend differentials.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license and legal residence in the United States. Competitive benefits apply from day one of full-time hire.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver eggs from chicken houses to egg facility (20%).
• Observe eggs on conveyor and check shell color/texture and external traits (10%).
• Place hatching eggs in buggies/boxes and label for internal/external orders (30%).
• Record daily inventory transactions in Excel (10%).
• Sanitize and clean egg room, crates, vehicles and related areas (20%).

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

Company: Cobb

Job Title: Egg caretaker

Job Grade: 08

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position reports to: Prod Mgr Pedigree

Disc vs Non Disc: N

Location: DRY CREEK FARM- TNR1

Schedule: Wed-Sat (7a – 5p)

Work schedule will change based upon production needs.

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.

Position Summary

• Fast paced, physical position in which a Team Member will pick up, deliver and inspect eggs to determine quality and fitness for incubation; cleans/sanitizes and stores eggs under controlled conditions in egg facility. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have valid driver’s license.

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

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliverers eggs from chicken houses to egg facility (20%)
• Observes eggs moving on conveyor through sanitizer; observes shell color/texture and external characteristics such as streaks, shadings, discolorations, cracks (10%)
• Place hatching eggs in buggies and boxes and properly label both for internal/external orders (30%)
• Properly performs egg inventory practices and records daily inventory transactions into excel spreadsheet (10%)
• Performs the following sanitation activities: operate and clean egg sanitizer; remove waste (egg shells, feathers, feces, etc); clean and sanitize egg room, connecting areas, crates and flats, and vehicles (20%)

Other Duties, Responsibilities, And Activities

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: places broken, dirty or other substandard eggs in container for disposal; monitors, conrols, and records proper egg room temperatures, humidity controls and perform simple math as part of computing chemical concentration of egg sanitizer; properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is 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 contact with 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 use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move, up to 40 pounds repetively up to 100 times per day items such as tray of eggs, etc; tools, such as wheeled buggy, may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 500 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; stoop/bend up to 1000 times per day; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex; enter and exit vehicle up to 100 times daily. 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: Egg Sanitizer, Egg Van/Vehicle, Pressure Washer
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, safety glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Virocid, Simple Green, Lysol, Formaldehyde, Chlorofoam, Acid-a-foam, bleach, etc.
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY

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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.

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