1st shift)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Cleveland, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, first-shift position at the Cleveland Hatchery in Cleveland, Georgia is responsible for packing eggs and sanitizing egg flats and trays, racks, buggies, hatchery equipment, and rooms. The position typically averages 30 hours per week, with work beginning at 4:00 a.m. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, including holidays, until the job is complete; schedules may change based on production needs and may occasionally require adjustment. Hours are capped at 30 per week. The role also supports product flow by relieving line team members for breaks and filling in during labor shortages while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. This posting is intended for team members currently working at this facility or complex only. The facility is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is not permitted except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The job requires work on wet and 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; earplugs and earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals commonly used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Employees are expected to follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, and PPE requirements, and to identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Applicants must have had no disciplinary actions within the last six months and meet the stated point-level condition; the posting does not specify the point-level threshold.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques, lift or move 50 pounds, push or pull 500–1,000 pounds, and perform overhead lifting.
Must be willing to work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to avoid contact with avian species and sign and comply with company biosecurity and animal welfare agreements and guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, and PPE requirements.
Must use required personal protective equipment when handling chemicals and use hearing protection as needed.

Responsibilities

Operate the egg pack machine to pack eggs and use a strapping machine to strap egg cases.
Clean and sanitize the Egg Pack Room, egg pack machine, and hatchery equipment, including egg flats and trays, farm racks, and setter buggies, using high-pressure and regular water hoses.
Monitor and record temperatures in hatchers and setters.
Pack and/or unpack eggs by hand.
Operate high-pressure and regular water hoses; maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer; pack export eggs into cases; assist the Egg Pack Lead, Egg Room, and Sanitation as needed; and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Maintain product flow and relieve line team members for breaks or fill in during labor shortages.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.