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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.
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
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.
Position 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 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 regularly lift/stack boxes of chicks weighing approximately 12-13 pounds. Must regularly push/pull a stack of 10 boxes of chicks on a wheeled dolly weighing approximately 120-130 pounds. Must be able to bend to pick up boxes. 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; 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. Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
- Tools and Equipment:
- Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
- Personal Protective Equipment Required: Ear plugs will be used as needed. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed. When using chemicals this position will be required to use: safety goggle, chemical gloves, waterproof apron and rubber boots. Safety glasses are required.
- Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants.
- Safety: Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies. Team member 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. Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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.
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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Skills Required
- At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer
- No employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months, subject to stated exceptions
- Applicants must reside in the United States
- Previous agricultural or production experience
- Ability to process chicks, clean and sanitize processing areas and equipment, and perform assigned duties
- Ability to read customer orders, write flock numbers legibly, and perform simple counting and math
- Ability to lift and stack 12-13 pound boxes and push/pull approximately 120-130 pounds on a dolly
- Ability to stand for most of the shift and work in wet, hot, dry, dusty, and cold environments
- Willingness to follow biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, including avoiding avian species
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment and comply with safety policies
Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.
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