Cobb - Embrex Machine Operator

Job Details

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

This position is responsible for preparation of Embrex equipment for the inovoject process and transfer of hatching eggs. Other duties may be assigned.

Location:

Kentucky Hatchery, Monticello, KY.

Schedule:

Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Hours:

Sunday, Monday and Thursday 6:30 am until the job is complete. Friday 4:30 am until the job is complete. Averages 10 hours per shift. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

• Preparation of Embrex equipment (15%).
• Transfers eggs to Embrex machine approximately 1300 times weighing 30 pounds for vaccination.
• Checks for rotten or broken eggs and upside down eggs (15%).
• Transfers eggs from setters to hatchers and injects vaccines into eggs per customer order (15%).
• Pull setter buggies on casters full of eggs into Embrex room weighing approximately 500 – 1000 pounds (15%).
• Cleaning Embrex equipment with a water hose and cleans and disinfects hallway using a pressure washer (15%).
• Prepares hatchers to be turned on by attaching necessary information for what is in the machine (15%).
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Being aware of temperatures and turn failures in setters and hatchers.
• Properly euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy.
• Dispense formaldehyde into containers using all necessary PPE, checks embryo temperatures, pull empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room.
• Must be able to read and write to complete daily checklists (10%).

• 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.
• Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
• 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 transfer eggs approximately 1300 times from setter buggies to hatcher trays weighing approximately 30 pounds. Must regularly pull setter buggies weighing approximately 500‑1000 pounds. Must regularly pull empty farm and setter buggies weighing approximately 200 pounds. Must obtain scissor lift certification.
• Must have good communication skills to accurately convey.
• Can read and write to complete daily checklists.

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
• No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical  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 Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
• Personal Protective Equipment
  
  Required:
  
  Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, rubber boots, ear plugs as needed, NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators, safety glasses.
• Chemicals commonly used:
  Disinfectants, foamers, formaldehyde, cleaners and acid.
• Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.

• 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
• Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, Earned Time Off

Tyson 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. Cobb-Vantress, Inc. (Cobb) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.