Cobb - Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew) – Full Time – Timpson, TX

Job Details:

Cobb - Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew – Night Monitor) – Full Time – Timpson, TX

Location:  Cobb Timpson Hatchery, Timpson, TX

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!

At Cobb, we are passionate about helping our team members thrive - both professionally and personally. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part – you are eligible for benefits on day 1 of full-time hire!

Starting Wage:  $18.00 per hour.  Plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Hours:  apx: 4:50pm to 4:00am

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

What’s in it for you?

Our competitive benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Options
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs.
• Citizenship Assistance
• Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace 
• 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 ways we invest in YOU! Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!

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.

Requirements: Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.

Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.

Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Company: Cobb

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the pulling of chicks and preparing chicks for processing; properly disposing of substandard chicks; washing and disinfecting of the pull room.  Also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing hatchery areas including chick room, main hall.  Remove chicks from hatchers when ready to process.  Monitor hatchers and setters and evaluating chicks prior to shipments.  Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet all certification requirements for wearing a full face respirator (PFT and RFT) . Respirator certification is required and maintained by testing on an annual basis.  Must be willing to achieve and maintain a respirator certification: TM’s must remain clean shaven during all scheduled work hours.
• Pitches chickens onto belt. Must take hatcher basket off stack of 15 high. Each basket weighs 20-25 lbs.  Run chick counter and place papers in chick boxes.  Monitor machines, sort through boxes and ensure shipment of healthy birds. (70%)

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Operating a high pressure and regular water hose; cleaning/sanitizing lids and dollies, setting eggs, prepping chick room; pitching chicks onto belt and stacking/unstacking hatcher baskets; and cleaning/sanitizing chick room and hall, maintaining a clean and organized work area.   (30%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

• The jobsite is a bio secure 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 Bios