Cobb - Hatchery Processing (1st Shift)

Cobb; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Telehealth

Mental Health Services

401K & Stocks

Life Insurance

Education Benefits

Citizenship Assistance

Beneplace Discounts

Rewards & Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

The Cobb team in Cleveland Hatchery, GA is hiring for a chicken processing position. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include grading, vaccinating and toe trimming, operating the box washer and macerator, and maintaining a clean, safe work area in a biosecure poultry facility. Applicants must have at least 12 months of continuous work history with one employer and meet rehire rules.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps >6 months in the past 36 months.
• If laid off or providing child or elder care, the gap rule increases to 18 months.
• Rehire criteria: minimum waiting period of 180 days and no more than 3 prior Cobb/Tyson Foods employments.

Responsibilities

• Process chickens including grading, vaccination and toe trimming.
• Operate the box washer, macerator and related equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety policies.

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

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.

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 applicants have 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:

Cleveland Hatchery, Cleveland, GA

Schedule:

Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including holidays until work is complete. Typically, these positions average 35 hours a week.

Hours:

Beginning between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary

• This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccination, and toe trimming.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process chickens including grade, vaccinate, beak treatment (operate robot), dub males, despur males and perform toe trim. (70%)
• Operate box washer. (5%)
• Operate macerator. (10%)
• Other duties may be assigned such as: Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, pack and unpack eggs, wash boxes, pad/make boxes, operate Coccivac machine, maintain a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. 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 not own and 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 push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs. Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; 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: Proficiency with the Toe Trimming machine and the robot.
• Environment:
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. Ear plugs and earmuffs will be used as needed.
• Chemical Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility, disinfectant, and lubricants.
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
• Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, 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)

Background Check Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.