Cobb - Hatchery Processing (1st shift)
About The Position
This position is responsible for processing chickens at the Cleveland Hatchery, including grading, vaccination, and toe trimming. Work begins between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Monday through Thursday, including holidays, and continues until work is complete. The schedule may be adjusted or changed based on production needs. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Team members must be willing to sign an agreement not to own or be around avian species, and to sign and follow the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The role requires working on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required personal protective equipment when handling chemicals includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots. Ear plugs and earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals commonly used include formaldehyde, disinfectant, and lubricants. Team members must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and PPE requirements, and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation. The job involves regularly pushing or pulling chick boxes weighing up to 125 pounds and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds, as well as standing for most of the shift on a concrete floor and performing other physical activities. Tyson provides paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
Requirements
- Have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
- Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Use safe lifting techniques; regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 pounds and lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
- Be willing to sign an agreement not to own or be around avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
- Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and PPE requirements.
- Proficiency with the toe-trimming machine and robot.
Responsibilities
- Process chickens by grading, vaccinating, performing beak treatment using a robot, dubbing and despurring males, and performing toe trimming.
- Operate the box washer.
- Operate the macerator.
- Perform other assigned duties, which may include operating high-pressure and regular water hoses; maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizers; packing and unpacking eggs; washing, padding, and making boxes; operating the Coccivac machine; and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
