Cobb - Sanitation (1st shift)

Tyson•Cleveland, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing a hatchery, including hatchers, setters, trays, racks, buggies, and other hatchery equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, until the job is complete; these positions typically average 40 hours per week. Work begins at 7:00 a.m. and continues until work is complete. The schedule may change based on production needs. 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 medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Candidates must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves working on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots when handling chemicals; ear plugs and earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Team members must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements, and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. The gap allowance is increased to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or provided child or elder care.
The work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months.
Must be willing to complete a 180-day waiting period before rehire; rehire is limited to no more than three times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
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 abide by the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds, push or pull 500–1,000 pounds, perform overhead lifting, and work on wet and slippery surfaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must be able to perform job duties involving standing for most of the shift, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, balancing, stooping, bending, talking, and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, 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

Clean and sanitize hatchers and setters.
Clean and sanitize hatchery equipment using high-pressure and regular water hoses.
Monitor and record temperatures in hatchers and setters.
Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers.
Operate the macerator and tray washer.
Tray and set eggs, pull chicks, operate the chick counter, and pack or unpack eggs as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.