Job Details:

Cobb – Hatchery Processing – 1st Shift - Full Time – Timpson, TX 75975

At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Our competitive benefits include:

•    Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire
•    Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
•    Telehealth Services
•    Well-Being Support Programs
•    401K & Stock Purchase Plan
•    Company Paid Life Insurance
•    Fully Funded Education
•    Discount Program
•    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 benefits and perks we offer. Continue growing with our family & apply today to become part of the Cobb team!

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.

Company: Cobb

Starting Wage: $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Schedule:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday with alternating Tuesday/Friday off each week.  Schedule Includes Holidays.

Hours: apx 6:30am to 2:30pm

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for processing chicks, cleaning/sanitizing of the processing areas and equipment by performing all essential duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transferring chicks from boxes to grading wheel; grading newly hatched chicks for defects; operating, setting up and cleaning robot; de-toeing chicks according to customer order; administering coccivac according to customer order; Day One Processing (70%)

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Operating a high pressure and regular water hose to clean and sanitize chick room, maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizer, operating box washer, preparation of chick room; papering chick boxes; maintaining a clean and organized work area. (30%)

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 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 chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.  Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 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:

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

• Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.  Ear plugs and ear mugs will be used as needed.

• All Team Members may be required to wear company provided facial covering.  During the current Pandemic, all Team Members may be required to wear company issued facial coverings.  Training will be provided to each Team Member specific to their job and their facility location in addition to signing an acknowledgement form they understand these expectations.  It is considered an essential function of each job for a Team Member to wear the company issued facial coverings.  If a Team Member indicates they will not wear the mask, they will not be considered for the position in which they are applying or any position that requires the facial covering.  If a Team Member has a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing the mask, Cobb will engage in an interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be provided that addresses the safety concerns associated with the Pandemic and allow the Team Member to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Chemicals Commonly Used:  Formaldehyde is in use at the facility.  Also used is disinfectants 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:

Work Shift:

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.

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

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

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.

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