Cobb - Hatchery Processing (1st Shift)

Tyson Foods•Cleveland, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccination, and toe trimming.

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 applicants have 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.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
Ear plugs and earmuffs will be used as needed.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Process chickens including grade, vaccinate, beak treatment (operate robot), dub males, despur males and perform toe trim. (70%)
Operate box washer. (5%)
Operate macerator. (10%)
Other duties may be assigned such as: Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, pack and unpack eggs, wash boxes, pad/make boxes, operate Coccivac machine, maintain a clean and organized work area. (10%)
The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
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 not own and avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
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.
Proficiency with the Toe Trimming machine and the robot.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.