Cobb - Embrex Machine Operator

Cobb-Vantress, LLC; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

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

Citizenship Assistance

Cobb Rewards

New Hire Referral bonuses

Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb-Vantress, LLC in Monticello, KY is hiring for an Embrex equipment prep role. You will prepare Embrex equipment, transfer eggs to machines, and perform vaccine injections as part of daily operations. The shift requires physical work and strict adherence to biosecurity protocols.

Responsibilities include moving heavy egg carriers, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety procedures. Prior experience in agricultural production is preferred; candidates must reside in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer
• No major employment gaps in past 36 months (≤6 months; 18 months if laid off or caregiving)
• Rehire rule: max 3 times at Cobb/Tyson Foods

Responsibilities

• Prepare Embrex equipment for inovoject process
• Transfer eggs to Embrex machine ~1300 times weighing 30 pounds
• Check for rotten/broken/upside-down eggs
• Inject vaccines into eggs per customer order
• Move egg setters/hatchers and operate related equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of Embrex room and equipment

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Safety awareness

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

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

Company and Location

Company: Cobb

Location: Kentucky Hatchery, Monticello, KY

Schedule

Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday. Hours: Sunday, Monday and Thursday 6:30 am until the job is complete. Friday 4:30 am until the job is complete. Averages 10 hours per shift. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary

This position is responsile for preparation of Embrex equipment for inovoject process and transfer of hatching eggs. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of Embrex equipment (15%).
• Transfers eggs to Embrex machine approximately 1300 times weighing 30 pounds for vaccination.
• Checks for rotten or broken eggs and upside down eggs (15%).
• Transfers eggs from setters to hatchers and injects vaccines into eggs per customer order (15%).
• Pull setter buggies on casters full of eggs into Embrex room weighing approximately 500 - 1000 pounds (15%).
• Cleaning Embrex equipment with a water hose and cleans and disinfects hallway using a pressure washer (15%).
• Prepares hatchers to be turned on by attaching necessary information for what is in the machine. (15%).

Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities

• Being aware of temperatures and turn failures in setters and hatchers.
• Properly euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy.
• Dispense formaldehyde into containers using all necessary PPE, checks embryo temperatures, pull empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room.
• Must be able to read and write to complete daily checklists (10%).

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety

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 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

• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Must regularly transfer eggs approximately 1300 times from setter buggies to hatcher trays weighing approximately 30 pounds.
• Must regularly pull setter buggies weighing approximately 500-1000 pounds.
• Must regularly pull empty farm and setter buggies weighing approximately 200 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms above head; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must have good communication skills to accurately conveyTools and Equipment:Environment:
• Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.
• Ear plugs will be used as needed.
• NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
• Safety glasses are required.

Chemicals Commonly Used

Disinfectants, foamers, formaldehyde, cleaners and acid.

Safety Policies

Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies. Team member 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. Team member 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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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.