Cobb - Maintenance Generalist MG05

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Job Details:

Cobb - Cobb - Hatchery Maintenance Generalist – Full Time – Timpson, TX

Location: Cobb Timpson Hatchery, Timpson, TX

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: $22.95 per hour. Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends if worked.

Schedule: Tuesday thru Saturday (May be subject to change - Schedule to be determined.)

Hours:  apx: 8am to 5pm (May be subject to change – Schedule to be determined.)

Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

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 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 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 troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Conducts equipment service per PM schedule; orders supplies and maintains inventory; performs housekeeping to maintain a safe and orderly work environment; and coordinates major repairs with external vendors. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Calibrate hatchers and setters. (15%) 

• Change and clean setter and hatcher spray nozzles. (10%) 

• Do temperature checks on setters before eggs are set and assist with setting eggs. (10%) 

• Make sure all setter buggies are being correctly placed, all curtains are in the right position, all air lines are hooked correctly, and all buggies are connected. (15%) 

• Perform and maintain the PM program. (20%) 

• Calibrate pumps for dispensing chemicals and change single and three phase motors as needed. (10%) 

• Assist with the emptying of the offal tank, Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer, maintain a clean and organized work area. Maintain vap coolers (10%) 

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities:

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: On-Call Duties; Operating a high pressure and regular water hose; monitoring machines; maintaining a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements: 

The job site is a bio secure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are 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.

 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.

• Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns. 

• Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques. Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and must be able to push/pull 1000-1500 lbs. (on wheels). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; 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: Power Tools, Pressure Washer
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dust, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, earmuffs and/or ear plugs, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. – Ear plugs will be used as needed. 
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility. Also used are disinfectants and sanitizing solutions, and lubricants.

• Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respitory 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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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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