1st shift)

Cobb-Vantress•Cleveland, GA

2d•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 schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, including holidays, until the job is complete. Work begins at 4:00 a.m.; schedules may change based on production needs, and occasional schedule adjustments may be required. These positions typically average 30 hours per week, with a maximum of 30 hours per week. The role 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. It is designated for team members currently working at this facility or complex. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions in the last six months, no more than six attendance points, and six months in their current area, unless they are promoting. The jobsite is biosecure. 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 must be covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The work involves standing for most of the shift on concrete floors, working on wet and slippery surfaces, and working in 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; earplugs and earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify safety risks, and address and mitigate them. The company provides team members and their families with paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. Relocation assistance and referral payouts are not available for this position.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Applicants must have no more than six attendance points.
Applicants must have six months in their current area unless promoting, in which case less than six months in the current area is allowable.
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 shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and 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 able to work on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.

Responsibilities

Run the egg pack machine to pack eggs and use a strapping machine to strap cases of eggs.
Clean and sanitize the Egg Pack Room, egg pack machine, and other 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, relieve line team members for breaks, and fill in during labor shortages while maintaining a safe work environment and following company policies and procedures.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Complete required biosecurity and animal welfare procedures and comply with company guidelines.