Hatchery Processing (1st Shift)

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 within the current recruitment area to include the following counties: Union, Rabun, Fannin, Towns, GA and Clay, Cherokee, NC

Candidate must have at least twelve consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months.

Starting wage - $16.00/hour with the opportunity to earn an additional $2.50 per hour attendance incentive.

Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends

Competitive benefits, including

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance at Day 1 of hireLife, Accidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceShort and Long Term DisabilityCritical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance401(k)Stock Purchase PlanTuition-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 BonusPaid VacationsPaid Holidays Over time eligibility Earned time off

Company: Cobb

Job Description

Location: Blairsville Hatchery, Blairsville, GA

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and some Fridays including holidays.

Hours: Variable~ 4:45 a.m. until job is complete. Typically, these positions generally average 35 hours per week. Work schedule is subject to change depending on production needs.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccination, and toe trimming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Process chickens including grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim. (70%)Operate box washer. (10%)Operate macerator. (10%)Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizers, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean an organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare 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 not own and 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 push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs. Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 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.Tools and Equipment: Proficient in operating the robot and toe trim machine.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 and earmuffs 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 and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

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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