Cobb - QA Poultry Farm Blood Tester

Job Details:

Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!
At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!

Starting Pay: $19.05 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

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.

Job Title:  QA Production Tester 1                                        

FLSA Status:  Nonexempt                                                           Skill Level:  2

Position reports to:  QA Facility Supervisor     

Location:  North Carolina Farms                                                   

Schedule:  Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule.  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, including holidays beginning at 7:00AM (but may be as early as midnight as needed) until job is complete. Typically these positions average 40 hours a week.  Hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the GP Facility and time of the year.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for blood pulls, preparing test kits for shipment to lab, and sampling of poultry houses, movement of all Cobb products serviced by the Cobb Grandparent operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Blood pulls. (40%)
• Preparing test kits for shipment to lab. (10%)
• Clean out and sampling of poultry houses. (40%)
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as maintains foot pans and hand sanitizers, clean and disinfect Cobb vehicles, maintain a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety Requirements:

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are 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. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all Safety procedures.

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 lift and/or move up to 30 pounds an