Egg Room/QC at Koch Foods in Dalton, Georgia

Job Description:

In 1985, Koch Foods started as a one-room chicken de-boning and cutting operation with 13 employees. We’ve grown to be one of the top poultry processors in the U.S., but the core of who we are remains unchanged: a team that is adept, reliable and service oriented.

Egg Room Quality Control members are responsible for creating egg sets, marking egg buggies, candling eggs, weighing chicks and creating reports. 

Hours:

Monday 2:00 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday 2:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday 2:00 am - 11:30 am

Friday 2:00 am - 1:00 pm

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Company, Safety, and Animal Welfare policies and procedures


• Work cooperatively with team members


• Maintain proper handling for bird safety


• Follow cleaning procedures


• All other relevant duties as assigned

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Walk and stand majority of work shift


• Frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend


• Frequently climb stairs and ladders


• Lift and carry 50+ lbs


• Work in confined spaces


• Loud environment requiring ear protection


• Exposure to significant amount of airborne dust and feathers (i.e. chick fluff, shells, feces, contaminated eggs, blood, odor, yolks, etc.)


• Exposure to chicken manure and associated odors, including ammonia


• Humid and damp environment

Other:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Koch Foods participates in the E-Verify system and uses all tools made available by the federal government to confirm the employment eligibility of all employees. All applicants are required to provide documentation proving their employment eligibility, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.

Koch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• High School Diploma preferred


• Previous hatchery experience preferred


• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions


• Work cooperatively within a team environment


• Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required


• Ability to lift 4+ lbs, and push 75+ lbs

Benefits available after probationary period of employment:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance


• Paid Weekly


• Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment


• Employee Purchase Program