Cobb - 1st Shift Processing

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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? 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. Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family! 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. Job Title: Chick Processing Job Grade: 6A FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position reports to: Sr Supervisor Hatchery Location: Wadesboro Hatchery Schedule: Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including holidays, beginning at 6:00AM until job is complete. This position averages 35 hours per week. Hours are subject to change depending on needs of the hatchery. Position Summary: This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccination and toe trimming. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies. (15%) Process chicks including: grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim, (70%) Prepare chick boxes, count by-products. (5%) Operate macerator (5%) Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area. (5%) Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements: The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and 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 avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures. Minimum Requirements: Education: Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns. TSA: Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment. 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 basket of chicks weighing up to 125 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. Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, 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, disinfectant, lubricants and Virocid. Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies an