Cobb - Egg Caretaker

Tyson Foods; Deer Lodge (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; 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 programs on first day

Citizenship Assistance

Beneplace discounts

Cobb Rewards

Referral bonuses

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

OT eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb-Vantress is seeking an Egg caretaker at Dry Creek Farm. The role involves handling eggs, inspecting quality, and ensuring proper storage under controlled conditions in a high-volume farm environment.

Typical schedule is 1st shift, Wed-Sat (7a–5p) with adjustments based on production needs. Must have a valid driver’s license and no long employment gaps; relocation not offered. Internal candidates get priority consideration.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver eggs from chicken houses to egg facility (20%).
• Observe eggs on conveyor through sanitizer; check shell color/texture and external characteristics.
• Place hatching eggs in buggies and boxes and label for internal/external orders.
• Perform egg inventory and record daily inventory transactions in Excel.

Skills

Valid driver's license

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.

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. Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days. Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

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
N Location: DRY CREEK FARM- TNR1
Schedule: Wed-Sat (7a – 5p) Work schedule will change based upon production needs.

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.

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

• 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.

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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Equal Opportunity Employer (Tyson)

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (Cobb)

Cobb-Vantress, Inc. (Cobb). is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Cobb-Vantress

At Cobb-Vantress, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Cobb-Vantress make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work.