Embrex Machine Opr PR

Job Details

Job Title:

Embrex Machine Operator

Company:
Cobb | Job Group: 7A | FLSA Status:
Nonexempt | Position reports to:
Sr Supv Hatchery |

Location:

Blairsville Hatchery, Blairsville, GA

Schedule:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday including holidays |

Hours:

4:50 a.m. until the job is complete. Typical shift averages 40 hours per week and may vary with production needs.

Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Eligible for benefits on day 1 of full‑time hire.

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Free Telehealth Services
• Free Mental Health Services
• Well‑Being Support Programs
• 401(k) & 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
• Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral, Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, Earned Time Off

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. Layoff or child/elder care gaps may be increased to 18 months.
• Full‑time study gaps for 36 months are not considered employment history.
• Rehire criteria: minimum waiting period of 180 days. No more than three previous employment periods at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
• Applicants must reside in the United States.
• Priority consideration for internal applicants.
• Preference for applicants with prior agricultural or production experience.

This position is responsible for transferring the eggs from the setters to the hatchers before and after Embrex, operating the Embrex machine, sanitizing trays, racks, buggies, and all other hatchery equipment.

• Setup and prepare Embrex equipment for the day. (10%)
• Transfer eggs to Embrex machine for vaccination. (70%)
• Clean and sanitize racks, flats, buggies, the Embrex machine, and the Embrex room. (10%)
• Operate a high‑pressure and regular water hose, maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, dispense formaldehyde, set eggs, and maintain a clean and organized work area. (10%)
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test.

• Jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering, changing clothing and footwear before entry. Appropriate clothing and footwear supplied by the company.
• No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except medical  and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.
• Must sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Must be able to use safe lifting techniques and lift/move 50 lbs. Must be able to push/pull 500‑1,000 lbs. Overhead lifting required. Work is performed on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. The role requires standing majority of the shift, walking, sitting, using hands to handle tools, reaching, balancing, stooping, bending, and hearing. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be proficient in operation of the Embrex machine.

• Safety glasses, safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, full face respirator, rubber boots, ear plugs and earmuffs as needed.

Follow all applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock‑out Tag‑out, and personal protective equipment. Identify, address, and mitigate safety‑related risks.

Cobb 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.