Cobb - Hatchery Processing

0030 Cobb-Vantress, Inc.; Lafayette (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 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

401K & stock options

Company paid life insurance

Free education starting day one (174-?

Citizenship assistance

Discounts on thousands of programs and

Job summary

Cobb’s Hatchery in Lafayette, TN is hiring for a position processing chicks and maintaining a clean work area. The job includes transferring chicks, grading for defects, operating vaccine robots, toe trimming, and marking birds as required. Candidates with prior poultry/production experience are preferred, and the schedule includes early hours and holiday work.

Benefits start day one for full-time hires. The role emphasizes safety in a biosecure facility and adherence to company policies, 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 and waiting period rules apply as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Transfer chicks from boxes to grading wheel.
• Grade newly hatched chicks for defects.
• Operate robot to vaccinate and beak treat birds per customer order.
• Performs toe trim for identification purposes if required.
• Dub/Mark male birds per customer order.
• Other duties may include processing byproduct chicks, euthanizing weak/ill birds per policy, stocking, vaccine preparation, and maintaining a clean work area.

Skills

12 months work history

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 ($17.45 effective November 1st) 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. These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU.

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 & Location

Company: Cobb Location: Tennessee Hatchery, Lafayette, TN

Schedule

*Schedule effective January 3, 2027: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Current Schedule: Monday-Thursday Hours: Shift usually begins between 4:30am to 5:30am until the job is complete. This position averages 35-40 hours per week and includes working holidays. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for processing chicks and clean work area by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Transfer chicks from boxes to grading wheel. (25%)
• Grade newly hatched chicks for defects. (25%)
• Operate robot to vaccinate, beak treat birds per customer order. (25%)
• Performs toe trim for identification purposes if required. (15%)
• Dub/Mark male birds per customer order. (5%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: process byproduct chicks, properly euthanize weak/ill birds in accordance with company policy, despur male birds according to customer order, fill in when lead is on vacation/absent, mixes day one vaccine, clean day one lab, check nitrogen level, check refrigerator temperature, make gel, keep inventory of vaccine, occasionally operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintain a clean and organized work area, wash robot parts. (5%)

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