Cobb - Chick Processor

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 : $17.00 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.

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 Location: Kentucky Hatchery, Monticello, KY Schedule:   Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Hours: Start times will vary due to workload and customer requests.  Averages approximately 10-12 hours per shift.  Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Summary: This position is responsible for processing chicks, cleaning/sanitizing of the processing areas and equipment by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Grades approximately 60,000 chicks (25%). Operates robot to vaccinate and beak trim approximately 2,000 chicks per hour, per customer order.  (25%) Performs toe trim on approximately 8,000 chicks for identification purposes if required. (15%) Stack and move approximately 600 boxes of processed chicks. (15%) Performs dubbing on combs and dotting heads on approximately 8,000 chicks for identification purposes (10%). Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Properly euthanizes weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy, mixes vaccine, operate a high pressure hose and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer, operates box washer and maintains a clean and organized work area.  Cleans chick processing equipment and does laundry on Sundays.  Must be able to read to fill orders per the customer’s request, legible handwriting to write the flock numbers on the orders and perform simple math to count birds for orders.  (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 and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any