Job Details:

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.

Starting wage - $16.00/hour

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

Company: Cobb

Location:  Kentucky Hatchery, Monticello, KY

Schedule:  Sunday - Thursday

Hours: 1:00pm – until job is complete.

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for sorting through chicks on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as, cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery.  On Tuesday, this position is responsible for filling up sanitation containers, as well as, cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery.    Others duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes the hatchery with a pressure washer (30%).
• Places approximately 1,500 chick boxes weighing an average of 2 pounds into washer to be washed and sanitized (30%).
• Washes and sanitizes the dirty side box room with a pressure washer (30%).

Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities

• Others duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Properly euthanizing weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy, setting eggs, dumping cull eggs, pulling empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room and washing and sanitizing the pull room with a pressure washer and reads setters.  Must be able to read and write to complete daily checklists (10%).

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety

• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly pull empty farm and setter buggies on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds. Must occasionally push/pull setter buggies on casters weighing approximately 700-1300 pounds. Must regularly dump cull eggs weighing approximately 12 pounds.  Must regularly lift chick boxes weighing approximately 2 pounds.  Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.  Must be able to regularly bend, stoop and reach above head. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.  Must have good communication skills to accurately covey opinions and concerns.
• Tools and Equipment:

• Environment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs and rubber boots are required.  NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be work as needed.  Safety glasses are required.      

• Chemicals Commonly Used:  Disinfectants and foamers.

• Safety: Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies. 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND 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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