63177 Check Job
Ashby$75,000 - $100,000/year
Full Time
Entry Level & New Grad
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Agriculture, Food Processing, PoultryIndustries
Requirements
- Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview
- Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment (TSA)
- Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns
- 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
- Must shower on-site and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility (biosecure environment); no jewelry except medical ID, body piercings covered
- Must be willing and able to perform physical demands: regularly push or pull basket of chicks up to 125 lbs., stand majority of shift on concrete floor, walk, sit, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach, balance, stoop, bend over, talk/hear; specific vision abilities required
- Must use safe lifting techniques
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 as assigned: operate high pressure and regular water hose, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area (5%)
- Comply with all safety procedures, biosecurity, and animal welfare guidelines (will be trained)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the starting wage for the Hatchery Processing Labor position?
The starting wage is $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends.
What benefits does Cobb offer?
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance from day 1, short-term and long-term disability, telehealth services, well-being support programs, 401K and stock purchase plan, company-paid life insurance, fully funded education, discount program, CobbRewards, referral bonuses, paid vacations, paid holidays, overtime eligibility, and earned time off.
What is the work schedule and location for this role?
The position is at the Wadesboro Hatchery with a schedule of Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting at 6:00AM until job is complete, averaging 35 hours per week; hours may change based on hatchery needs and responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted schedule.
What experience is preferred for this position?
Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
What are the biosecurity requirements for working at the hatchery?
The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering on-site, changing clothing and footwear before entering (provided by the company), no jewelry except medical ID, and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing; must be willing to sign an agreement.
Tyson Foods
Produces and distributes protein food products
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods specializes in producing and distributing a variety of protein products, including beef, chicken, and pork. The company operates a comprehensive supply chain that allows for efficient delivery of fresh meat and processed food products to a wide range of customers, from high-end restaurants to local butchers. Unlike many competitors, Tyson Foods focuses on large-scale production and distribution, which helps them serve both retail and foodservice markets effectively. The company also prioritizes sustainability, implementing initiatives to enhance environmental practices, animal welfare, and community support. Tyson Foods aims to elevate food quality and sustainability standards in the food industry.
Springdale, ArkansasHeadquarters
1935Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries
10,001+Employees