Cobb - Sanitation (1st shift)

Tyson•Lafayette, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation position at Cobb’s Tennessee Hatchery in Lafayette, Tennessee is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the pull room, tray wash room, dirty and clean box rooms, and chick boxes. The role averages 40 hours per week and is scheduled Monday through Friday, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. The work schedule may change based on production needs, and the position includes working holidays. The first-shift position may also be eligible for additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends as applicable. Work takes place in a biosecure facility. Team members must shower and change into company-provided clothing and footwear before entering. Jewelry is not permitted except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Team members must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves standing for most of the shift on concrete floors, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and working on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Team members must use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving up to 75 pounds. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses and goggles, chemical or rubber gloves, a waterproof apron, ear plugs, and rubber boots; NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are worn as needed. Commonly used chemicals include disinfectants and foamers. Employees are expected to follow applicable safety procedures, including hazard communication, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements, and to identify and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months; the gap allowance is 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months are exempt from the previous work-history requirement.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.
Be able to regularly bend, stoop, and reach above the head, and meet the role’s standing, walking, handling, reaching, balance, and vision demands.
Be able to obtain lockout/tagout certification.
Be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility; company-provided clothing and footwear are supplied.
Be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including hazard communication, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Wash and sanitize the pull room using a pressure washer and water hose.
Wash and clean chick boxes.
Wash and sanitize the tray wash room using a pressure washer and water hose.
Wash and sanitize the dirty and clean box rooms using a pressure washer and water hose.
Maintain the foot bath in the pull room and perform other duties as assigned.