Cobb - Sanitation (1st shift)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Cleveland, GA

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery, including hatchers, setters, trays, racks, buggies, and other hatchery equipment. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, until the job is complete. These positions typically average 40 hours per week, starting at 7:00 a.m.; schedules may change based on production needs. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months. The position requires following applicable safety policies and procedures and identifying, addressing, and mitigating safety risks. 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 piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The work involves wet and slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. 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 used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques; be able to lift or move 50 pounds and push or pull 500–1,000 pounds; and perform overhead lifting.
Must be able to work daily on wet and slippery surfaces and stand for most of the shift, as well as walk, sit, handle objects and tools, reach, balance, stoop, bend, talk, and hear.
Must have the vision abilities required for the job, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must follow biosecurity requirements, including showering and changing clothing and footwear before facility entry; comply with restrictions on jewelry; and be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow 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.

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.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.