Cobb - Hatchery – Utility Labor PR01 – Full Time – Timpson, TX

Cobb; Timpson (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Free Telehealth Services

Free Mental Health Services

Well-Being Support Programs

401K & Stock Options

Company Paid Life Insurance

Free Education starting your first day

Citizenship Assistance

Discounts via Beneplace

Cobb Rewards

New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb Timpson Hatchery in Timpson, TX is hiring for a full-time position focused on hatchery processing, sanitation and related tasks. The role covers Processing, Sanitation, Egg Room and Embrex duties as needed and requires adherence to biosecurity rules.

Starting wage is $17.00 per hour with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends if worked. The schedule is Monday–Friday with variations by area and production needs, and benefits begin on day 1 of full-time hire.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer.
• No major employment gaps in the past 36 months (>6 months).
• Must be willing to obtain manlift/scissor lift certification.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitize hatchery rooms using a pressure washer.
• Wash chick boxes, farm buggies and setter buggies.
• Process day-old chicks including vaccinating and detoeing.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of facilities.
• Unload deliveries and stock items; assist with offal/cleaning tasks.
• Monitor temperature and humidity in hatcher room and hatchers/incubators.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Safety awareness

Tools

Power Tools

Pressure Washer

Manlift/Scissor Lift

Job description

Full Time – Timpson, TX

Location: Cobb Timpson Hatchery, Timpson, TX

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 Wage: $17.00 per hour.

Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends if worked.

Schedule: Monday through Friday from apx 7:15am – 3:00pm (Hours may vary depending on area assigned to for the day.) Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

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.

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.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for covering Processing, Sanitation, Egg Room and Embrex positions whenever needed and may be assigned to help maintenance with various projects. This position will check in daily with management regarding the day’s tasks/duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Duties will vary daily depending on needs based on absences, production schedules, etc.

• Wash and foam rooms to clean and sanitize the hatchery facility using a pressure washer.
• Wash chick boxes, farm buggies and setter buggies
• Cleans rooftop units .
• Reads setters.
• Processing/Grading/Vaccinating/Detoeing day old chicks.
• Re-tray eggs
• Work with Embrex to set up and prepare equipment, transfer eggs, check for rotten/broken eggs, and prepare hatchers for eggs
• Assist with Janitorial Duties including cleaning office areas and laundry.
• Unload delivery trucks and put up all stock items that come in.
• Euthanize birds as needed.
• Monitors temperature and humidity readings in hatcher room and reads temperatures of hatchers and incubators.
• Assist maintenance as needed including greasing buggies, changing filters, etc.
• Cleaning/sanitizing offal pad and chiller pad and clean offal/muffler room
• Must be able to obtain manlift/scissor lift certification.
• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math to complete daily checklists.

Others duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

The job site is a bio secure 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

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and must be able to push/pull 1000-1500 lbs. (on wheels). 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: Power Tools, Pressure Washer, Manlift/Scissor Lift
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dust, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, earmuffs and/or ear plugs, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. – Ear plugs will be used as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility. Also used are disinfectants and sanitizing solutions, and lubricants.
• Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respitory Protection, Lock out Tag out, 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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