Cobb - 2nd Shift Sanitation

Cobb•Wadesboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Class 1 position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the chick room and related equipment, monitoring and recording temperatures in hatchers and setters, following the fogging schedule, and preparing empty chick boxes. The role is based at the Wadesboro Hatchery in Wadesboro, North Carolina. Starting pay is $17.45 per hour, plus shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The position typically averages 40 hours per week, although schedules may change based on production needs and duties may require an adjusted schedule. The employee works Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, beginning at 3:30 p.m., including holidays, until the work is complete. This is a biosecure work environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The position involves working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required protective equipment when handling chemicals includes safety glasses, goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs or earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and virocid. Applicants must reside in the United States and be available for an in-person interview. The posting gives priority consideration to internal applicants and prefers candidates with agricultural or production experience. Applicants generally must have at least 12 consecutive months of work history with one employer during the past 36 months and no employment gaps longer than six months, subject to stated exceptions for layoffs, caregiving, and full-time students. A security threat assessment is required. Rehire applicants must meet a 180-day waiting period and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.

Requirements

At least 12 consecutive months of work history with one employer in the past 36 months and no employment gaps greater than six months, subject to stated exceptions for layoffs, child or elder care, and full-time students.
Must reside in the United States and be available for an in-person interview.
Must agree to a Security Threat Assessment.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to avoid avian species and sign and follow the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting or moving 50 pounds, pushing or pulling 500–1,500 pounds with wheels, and overhead lifting.
Must use safe lifting techniques and be able to work on wet and slippery surfaces.
Must follow company safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Rehire applicants must observe a minimum waiting period of 180 days and must not have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize chick room equipment using high-pressure and regular water hoses; prepare offal and the offal room.
Monitor and record temperatures in hatchers and setters.
Follow the fogging schedule.
Wash and pad empty chick boxes.
Prepare eggs for traying and remove buggies.
Stack and move chick boxes, maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, and keep the work area clean and organized.
Perform other duties or activities as assigned; responsibilities may change with or without notice.
Submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.