Cobb - Sanitation (1st shift)

Tyson Foods•Cleveland, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery, including hatchers, setters, trays, racks, buggies, and other hatchery equipment. The role also includes monitoring and recording temperatures, maintaining sanitation supplies, and assisting with egg and chick handling and processing tasks. The job typically averages 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, including holidays, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and continuing until work is complete. Schedules may change based on production needs. The facility 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 piercings covered by clothing. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow the company's Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The work requires standing for most of the shift on concrete, working on wet and slippery surfaces, and performing lifting, pushing, pulling, overhead reaching, bending, and other physical tasks. Environments may be hot, dry, dusty, wet, or cold. Required protective equipment when handling chemicals includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; ear plugs and earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals commonly used include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety procedures 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 in the past 36 months; the allowable gap is increased to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting or moving 50 pounds and pushing or pulling 500–1,000 pounds; overhead lifting is required.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must be willing to work Monday through Friday, including holidays, until the job is complete; work schedule is subject to change based on production needs.

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 the company's Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.