Cobb - Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew) - Full Time - Timpson, TX

Cobb-Vantress, LLC; Timpson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

401K & Stock Options

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Cobb Timpson Hatchery in Timpson, TX is hiring for a full-time Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew - Night Monitor). The role involves pulling chicks, preparing them for processing, and maintaining hatchery cleanliness. Night schedule starts in the evening and extends through early morning hours.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends. Internal applicants receive priority consideration; US residency required for interview eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer.
• No major employment gaps in past 36 months.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience in agricultural or production roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate pull room equipment and transport chicks.
• Monitor hatchers and ensure healthy chicks.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of hatchery areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety consciousness

Physical stamina

Tools

Full Face Respirator

Pressure Washer

Job description

Job Details: Cobb - Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew - Night Monitor) - Full Time - Timpson, TXLocation: Cobb Timpson Hatchery, Timpson, TX

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!At Cobb, we are passionate about helping our team members thrive - both professionally and personally. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part - you are eligible for benefits on day 1 of full-time hire!

Starting Wage: $18.00 per hour. Plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Hours: apx: 4:50pm to 4:00am 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
• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• 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

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the pulling of chicks and preparing chicks for processing; properly disposing of substandard chicks; washing and disinfecting of the pull room. Also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing hatchery areas including chick room, main hall. Remove chicks from hatchers when ready to process. Monitor hatchers and setters and evaluating chicks prior to shipments. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet all certification requirements for wearing a full face respirator (PFT and RFT) . Respirator certification is required and maintained by testing on an annual basis.
• Must be willing to achieve and maintain a respirator certification: TM's must remain clean shaven during all scheduled work hours.
• Pitches chickens onto belt. Must take hatcher basket off stack of 15 high. Each basket weighs 20-25 lbs.
• Run chick counter and place papers in chick boxes.
• Monitor machines, sort through boxes and ensure shipment of healthy birds. (70%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities

• Operating a high pressure and regular water hose.
• Cleaning/sanitizing lids and dollies, setting eggs, prepping chick room.
• Pitching chicks onto belt and stacking/unstacking hatcher baskets.
• Cleaning/sanitizing chick room and hall, maintaining a clean and organized work area. (30%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

The jobsite is a bio secure 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

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly push or pull 500 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties if this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on a concrete floor; walk; sit' and 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 per caption; and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools and Equipment

Pressure Washer, Full Face Respirator

Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dust, wet and cold environments.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear muffs and/or ear plugs, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. - Full Face Respirator

Chemicals Commonly Used

Formaldehyde is in use at the facility. Also used is disinfectants and sanitizing solution, 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift:2ND 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.

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.