Cobb - Utility

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Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm. Averages 40 hours per week. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs. At least 24 hour notice of change to schedule will be given.

Hiring Criteria: Reside in the following counties: Macon, Putnam, Trousdale, Jackson, Smith, Clay, Sumner, Wilson, Allen, and Monroe. Applicant must have at least 6 consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months during the last 36 months. If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, an 18-month gap will be allowed for applicants. Previous work history criteria will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months. Two attempts to reach the applicant are made with no more than one attempt on the same day. If the number provided is disconnected or an incorrect number, no additional attempts to call the applicant will be made. Candidate must provide their SS# in order to be considered. The candidate will be called in an attempt to get the SS#. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Starting Wage: $16.45

Plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Competitive benefits, including:


Health, dental and vision insurance

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Education Assistance Program (including GED assistance, Citizenship assistance, ESL and tuition reimbursement)

Referral incentives

Paid vacation

Paid holidays


Position Summary


This position is responsible for assisting Processing department (Monday & Thursday), Vaccine sample plates/KPIs and Sanitation department running the box washer (Tuesday), running the buggy washer (Wednesday) and Vaccine sample plates/KPIs and assisting in Embrex (Friday). Other duties may be assigned.


Minimum Requirements


Experience: 6 months in related experience preferred. Experience with Excel preferred.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Mix day one vaccine, Transfer chicks from boxes to grading wheel, Grade newly hatched chicks for defects, Operate robot to vaccinate, beak treat birds per customer order, Performs toe trim for identification purposes if required, Dub/Mark male birds per customer order. (40%)

Wash and clean chick boxes. Wash and sanitize dirty and clean box rooms using pressure washer and water hose. (20%)

Transfers eggs to Embrex machine approximately 30 times weighing 1300 pounds for vaccination. Checks for rotten or broken eggs and upside down eggs, transfers eggs from setters to hatchers – injects vaccines into eggs per customer order, pull setter buggies on casters full of eggs into Embrex room weighing approximately 500 – 1000 pounds, clean Embrex equipment with a water hose and clean and disinfect hallway using a pressure washer, prepare hatchers to be turned on by attaching necessary information for what is in the machine, run buggy washer while assisting Embrex department and as needed on Wednesdays. (20%)

Vaccine sample plates and KPIs (10%)

Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.


Other duties, responsibilities and activities


These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as: working 3rd shift and Saturdays. (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. 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 regularly push/pull setter buggies on casters weighing up to 700-1300 pounds. Must occasionally lift chick boxes weighing approximately 15 pounds. Must be able to regularly bend, stoop and reach above head. Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification. 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 convey opinions and concerns.

Tools and Equipment: Farm buggies, setter buggies, foamer, pressure washer, water hose, and thermometer.





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 worn 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.


Addendum to Job Descriptions for Source Control and Essential Functions

During the current Pandemic (2020), all Team Members will 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 a 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.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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