1st shift)

Tyson Foods•Cleveland, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility/Egg Packer packs eggs and sanitizes egg flats and trays, racks, buggies, other hatchery equipment, and rooms at the Cleveland Hatchery in Cleveland, Georgia. The position averages approximately 30 hours per week, with shifts beginning at 4:00 a.m. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, or Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and may include holidays until the job is complete. Work schedules may change based on production needs. The role operates egg-packing and strapping equipment, cleans and sanitizes hatchery areas and equipment, monitors and records hatcher and setter temperatures, and performs hand transfers of eggs. It also supports the Egg Pack Lead, Egg Room, and Sanitation as needed, while maintaining product flow and a safe, orderly work area. The jobsite is biosecure. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except for medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Team members must be willing to sign and follow the company’s biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines and agree to avoid avian species. The role involves wet, slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots when handling chemicals; earplugs or 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 job’s physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. These include lifting or moving 50 pounds, pushing or pulling 500–1,000 pounds, overhead lifting, and standing for most of the shift. The employee is expected to follow safety policies and procedures, identify and mitigate safety risks, and comply with applicable Tyson policies.

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 gap limit increases to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or provided child or elder care. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting or moving 50 pounds, pushing or pulling 500–1,000 pounds, and overhead lifting.
Must be able to work on wet and slippery surfaces and stand for most of the shift.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility, follow biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, and sign an agreement to avoid avian species.
Must comply with restrictions on jewelry at the jobsite.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 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.
Priority consideration is provided to internal applicants first.
Proficiency using a Tray Washer, Buggy Wash, and high-pressure hose.

Responsibilities

Run 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, egg flats and trays, farm racks, setter buggies, and other hatchery equipment using high-pressure and regular water hoses.
Monitor and record temperatures in hatchers and setters.
Pack and unpack eggs by hand as needed.
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 while maintaining a safe work environment and following company policies and procedures.