Job Details:

This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordination of the daily responsibilities of the department by insuring the Supervisor’s instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out timely and correctly. This position will also monitor all equipment to insure it is working properly and notify the supervisor of any needed maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Cobb – Hatchery Sanitation Lead – Full Time – Timpson, TX 75975

Location: Timpson Hatchery, Timpson, TX 75975

Schedule: Monday thru Friday – apx 5:00am to 1:00pm or until work is completed - May include holidays and weekends as needed. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

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: $21.20 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.

Company: Cobb

Position Summary:

Plan and coordinate the activities of the sanitation crew. The sanitation lead is responsible for ensuring that all areas of the hatchery are cleaned and sanitized. They are accountable for ensuring that the following duties are completed correctly; washing egg buggies and flats, the cleaning and sanitation of all hatchery equipment, and perform quarterly audits. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.
Plan, coordinate and supervise the activities of the sanitation crew and ensure a safe working environment, correcting any unsafe conditions and acts. (30%)
Assist with unloading deliveries, stock delivered product(s), keep inventory of sanitation department products/items, and print labels. (5%)
Ensure the cleaning and sanitation of all hatchery equipment including (but not limited to) egg flats, buggies, offal room, setters, hatchers, processing area, tray-wash room, pull room, hallways, buggy wash, and the loading docks, and check all chemicals weekly. (40%)
Collect and complete all paperwork along with any daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Update the sanitation monitoring report on a weekly basis. Daily computer entry. (10%)
Ensure that all supplies needed for sanitation and cleaning are available, operate a high pressure and regular water hose, fog all designated areas, maintain boot wash and hand sanitizers, and maintain a clean an organized work area. (5%)
Assisting in training new team members, ensuring all team members are following proper biosecurity, animal welfare and safety procedures, maintaining a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Other Duties, Responsibilities, and Activities:

These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: paper chick boxes; paint; put up freight; set up machines; prep hatcher room for embrex; pull eggs to be embrexed; maintaining a clean and organized work area. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. 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 Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

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 be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and may be required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds at times and must be able to push/pull 500-1500 lbs. Overhead lifting is required. Required to work on wet and slippery surfaces each day. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; climb/ladder usage; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment: High Pressure hose and computer
Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants such as Synergize, Lysol, bleach, etc. Formaldehyde is in use at the facility, disinfectant, lubricants and virocid. Industrial soap (chlorinated foam).
Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.
Mask policy will be in accordance with any local, state, or federal requirements but will be provided to any Team Member wishing to wear a mask.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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