Cobb - Sanitation (1st shift)

Tyson Foods•Lafayette, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation position at Cobb’s Tennessee Hatchery in Lafayette, Tennessee is responsible for cleaning, foaming, and sanitizing the pull room, tray wash room, dirty and clean box rooms, and chick boxes. The role averages 40 hours per week. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the posting also notes a schedule effective January 3, 2027 of Sunday through Thursday. Work schedules may change based on production needs, and the position includes working holidays. This is a biosecure jobsite. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry, and body piercings must be covered by appropriate clothing. Employees 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 requires following safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and personal protective equipment requirements, and identifying, addressing, and mitigating safety risks. Employees must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. The work involves wet, slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required PPE includes safety glasses, safety goggles, chemical/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. Relocation assistance is not available.

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. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the allowable gap is extended to 18 months. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be able to obtain lockout/tagout certification.
Must use safe lifting techniques; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may need to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds at times.
Must regularly bend, stoop, and reach above the head; stand for the majority of the shift on a concrete floor; walk; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; and talk or hear.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and PPE requirements.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Rehire applicants must wait at least 180 days; applicants may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Internal applicants receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Wash and sanitize the pull room using a pressure washer and water hose (30%).
Wash and clean chick boxes (30%).
Wash and sanitize the tray wash room using a pressure washer and water hose (20%).
Wash and sanitize the dirty and clean box rooms using a pressure washer and water hose (15%).
Maintain the foot bath in the pull room and perform other assigned duties and activities, which may change at any time with or without notice (5%).
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.