Cobb - Hatchery QA Inspector

Job Details: Location: Siloam Springs Hatchery, Siloam Springs, AR Schedule:  Sun, Mon, Wed and Thurs Hours: Typical hours are 5am – until complete.  Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.  Applicant must have at least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months.  If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, the six month gap will be increased to 18 months.  Previous work history criteria will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.  Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every aspect of life.   Starting wage - $18.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.   Our competitive benefits include: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire - Short-Term & Long-Term Disability - Telehealth Services - Well-Being Support Programs - 401K & Stock Purchase Plan - Company Paid Life Insurance - Fully Funded Education - Discount Program - Additionally, we offer incentives such as CobbRewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off. These are just a few of the benefits and perks we offer. Continue growing with our family & apply today to become part of the Cobb team! 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. COMPANY:COBB Position Summary:  - This position is responsible for testing and inspecting quality and practices at all stages of chick processing and complies and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain reliability of hatchery outgoing quality level to assure chick quality standards are being met. Other duties may be assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -  Weigh and check chick quality for each flock every hour (25%) - Count by‐product, 2 boxes per flock.  (15%) - Check robots and injects for bad birds. (15%) - Assist in vaccine mixing/ training  and check inventory of vaccines weekly.  (15%) - Enter hatch summary in the computer on a weekly basis along with compiling and evaluating statically data (20%) - Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Packs eggs when needed, cleans the vaccine lab, Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%) Biosecurity/Animal Welfare/Safety Requirements: - 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 avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Demands and Work Environment: - Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly lift and stack chick boxes (wheeled dolly) weighing up to 12 pounds and will occasionally be required to push or pull stacks of boxes up to 125 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk majority of shift (concrete floor); sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex.  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: - Personal Protective Equipment Required:  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. - Environment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also work in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy and cold environments. - Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.  TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.  Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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. 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