Cobb - Lead Sanitation

Tyson FoodsLafayette, TN
Onsite

About The Position

Plan and coordinate the activities of the sanitation crew. The sanitation lead is responsible for ensuring that all areas of the hatchery are cleaned and sanitized. They are accountable for ensuring that the following duties are completed correctly; washing egg buggies and flats, the cleaning and sanitation of all hatchery equipment, and perform quarterly audits.

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.
  • 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.
  • Must use safe lifting techniques.
  • Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and must be able to push/pull 500-1500 lbs.
  • Overhead lifting is required.
  • Required to work on wet and slippery surfaces each day.
  • 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.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment.
  • Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
  • Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

  • Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less.
  • Plan and coordinate the activities of the sanitation crew. (30%)
  • Assist with unloading deliveries, stock delivered product(s), keep inventory of sanitation department products/items, and print labels. (10%)
  • Ensure the cleaning and sanitation of all hatchery equipment including (but not limited to) egg flats, buggies, offal room, setters, hatchers, processing area, tray-wash room, pull room, hallways, buggy wash, and the loading docks, and check all chemicals weekly. (40%)
  • Collect and complete all paperwork along with any daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Update the sanitation monitoring report on a weekly basis. (10%)
  • Ensure that all supplies needed for sanitation and cleaning are available, operate a high pressure and regular water hose, fog all designated areas, maintain boot wash and hand sanitizers, and maintain a clean an organized work area. (10%)

Benefits

  • 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
  • Cobb Rewards
  • New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Vacations
  • Paid Holidays
  • Overtime Eligibility
  • Earned Time Off
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