Cobb - Machine Tech Operator (Robot Tech) at Cobb
Monticello, Kentucky, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Nov, 25

Salary

17.5

Posted On

12 Aug, 25

Experience

15 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communication Skills, Niosh, Loto, Balance, Chickens, Chemicals

Industry

Other Industry

Description

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Job Details:
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 $17.50 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 Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.
  • Company: Cobb

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
Location: Kentucky Hatchery, Monticello, KY
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Hours: Start times will vary due to workload and customer requests. Averages approximately 8-10 hours per shift.
Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

  • This position is responsible for the set-up, cleaning, storage, maintenance and operation of 4 Nova-Tech chick processing robots. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

  • Experience: 6 months related experience preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilties

  • Set-up 4 robots each morning for processing chicks in a timely manner (30%).
  • Ensure the beak treatment and vaccination sites are correct. Make adjustments as needed or directed (20%)
  • Communicate with robot operators to ensure proper function of equipment (20%).
  • Troubleshoot robots for potential problems (15%).
  • Must be able to read, write, perform simple math and record data while completing paperwork for all scheduled maintenance: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly, as well as, completing preventative maintenance forms (15%).

Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities

  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Ensure needles and vaccine lines are the correct length and are set correctly. Help clean equipment at the end of the day. Properly euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy. Stacks and moves boxes of processed chicks. Processes chicks and runs robots. (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 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.

  • Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must occasionally lift/stack boxes of chicks weighing up to 15-17 pounds. Must regularly push/pull a stack of 10 boxes of chicks on a wheeled dolly weighing up to approximately 150-170 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:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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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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Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilties

  • Set-up 4 robots each morning for processing chicks in a timely manner (30%).
  • Ensure the beak treatment and vaccination sites are correct. Make adjustments as needed or directed (20%)
  • Communicate with robot operators to ensure proper function of equipment (20%).
  • Troubleshoot robots for potential problems (15%).
  • Must be able to read, write, perform simple math and record data while completing paperwork for all scheduled maintenance: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly, as well as, completing preventative maintenance forms (15%)

Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities

  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Ensure needles and vaccine lines are the correct length and are set correctly. Help clean equipment at the end of the day. Properly euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy. Stacks and moves boxes of processed chicks. Processes chicks and runs robots. (10%)
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