Cobb - Hatchery(Egg Driver) - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson Foods; Pineville (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Free Telehealth

Free Mental Health Services

Well-Being Support

401K & Stock Options

Company Paid Life Insurance

Education assistance

Citizenship Assistance

Beneplace Discounts

Cobb Rewards

Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb in Bear Hollow Farm, Pineville, MO is hiring for a position handling egg pickup, delivery, inspection, and sanitation to ensure quality and incubation readiness. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing most of the shift, and adherence to strict biosecurity and safety guidelines.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits begin on day one of full-time hire, including health, dental, vision, and more, with

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no gaps over 6 months in past 36 months.
• Rehire criteria: minimum 180 days wait period; rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and delivery of eggs, inspection and sanitation under controlled conditions.
• Load eggs to trucks and assist with transport to off-site hatchery.
• Maintain sanitary environment and operate egg sanitizing and cleaning equipment.
• Follow safety policies and wear required PPE.

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?

• 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.

Company

Cobb

Location

Bear Hollow Farm, Pineville, MO

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:40 PM, some weekends may be required. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for pick up, delivery, inspection, and sanitation of eggs to ascertain quality and fitness for incubation, inventory and storage of eggs under controlled conditions, and sanitation of equipment and facilities by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Stores eggs by performing the following duties: picks up eggs from houses in laying, traps, and cages sections and delivers to hatchery, operates egg sanitizer by placing and removing eggs on a conveyor belt, grades eggs by observing shell color, quality, and texture to identify substandard eggs, places hatching eggs in buggies as identified by line, flock# and/or hen#, packs eggs in cases for international orders, places substandard eggs (broken, dirty, etc.) in container for disposal (50%)
• Loads PS/SS eggs on truck and delivers to front egg room for pick up by off-site driver, assists with loading of PS/SS egg racks on truck for transport to off-site hatchery (10%)
• Monitors hatchery environment hourly for proper temperature and humidity levels and reports issues as needed (10%)
• Maintains a sanitary environment by performing the following duties: operates tray washer to wash/disinfect flats and hatcher trays, disinfects crates daily and thorough cleaning weekly, operates foamer to disinfect egg van after each pickup, fumigates specified areas of facility as required, operates high pressure sprayer and water hose to clean and sanitize egg room and hatchery vehicles daily, removes waste at end of shift (20%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: On alternate Wed will perform duties of Hatchery Processing, maintain vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, and tire pressure, and maintains a clean and organized work/break area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

• 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

• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift/carry crates of eggs weighing up to 50 pounds and push/pull egg racks weighing up to 1000 pounds. Will occasionally be required to pull/push stacked chick boxes weighing up to 90 pounds and lift individual chick boxes weighing up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); climb in and out of vehicle; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; 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: Egg sanitizer, tray washer, and standard transmission vehicle. Requires the use of hand tools such as broom, squeegee, vaccination gun, wire cutters.
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Ear Plugs, safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical resistant gloves and sleeves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Must wear company provided facial covering. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators, cotton gloves, rain suits can be worn as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde, peroxide, disinfectants, vehicle fluids, and lubricants.
• Safety: 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.
• Mask policy will be in accordance with any local, state, or federal requirements but will be provided to any Team Member wishing to wear a mask.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
• 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.

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.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

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.

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