Job Details:

Location: Siloam Springs Hatchery, 4703 US Hwy 412 East Siloam Springs, AR 72761

SCHEDULE: Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday

Hours: 5 AM until order is completed, approx. 5 PM

 Holidays included approximately 40-50 hrs per week/ schedule may change due to production needs.

Cobb is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sexual orientation, disability or veteran’s status.

• Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.  Applicant must have at least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months.  If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, the six month gap will be increased to 18 months.  Previous work history criteria will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months. 
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Starting Wage: $17.00

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

Competitive benefits, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance at Day 1 of hire
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition-free programs at high-quality schools, including college degrees, certificates, high school completion, English language learning courses, and more.
• New hire Referral Incentives and Sign-On Bonus
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Over time eligibility
• Earned time off
• Paid Parental Leave

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for preparation of Embrex equipment for Inovojet process and transfer of hatching eggs.  Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing the Embrex machine for daily activities. (10%)
• Transfer egg process which includes: taking eggs from setters to be vaccinated and then transferred into hatchers.  (35%)
• Cleans racks, flats, buggies, Embrex equipment, and Embrex room.  (35%) 
• Prepared hatchers to be turned on by attaching necessary equipment.  (10%)
• 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, Operates tray wash machine, pack eggs when needed, maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements:

• 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 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.

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly lift and transfer “egg shovel” into machine weighing up to 20-35 pounds and lift a chick basket weighing 12-15 pounds.  Will occasionally be required to pull/push 1000/1500 pounds (wheeled carts).  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk majority of shift (concrete floor); sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex.  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 also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.  Ear plugs will be used as required.   NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed. 
• Chemicals Commonly Used:  Disinfectants such as Synergize, Lysol, bleach, etc.
• Safety: TM 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.  TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks. 

Company:COBB

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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