Cobb - Utility Worker (Part Time/1st shift)

Cobb-Vantress•Cleveland, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker floats to all departments within the Hatchery as needed to meet production needs, with most responsibilities in Chick Processing. The role helps maintain product flow, relieves line team members for breaks, and fills in during labor shortages while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. Duties may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice. This position is slated for team members currently working at this facility or complex only. The position is part-time, with a maximum of 30 hours per week, scheduled three days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including holidays. Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workdays will be scheduled on Thursdays when the weekly schedule is posted. 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 body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Team members must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The role involves standing for most of the shift on a concrete floor, walking, sitting, handling objects, tools or controls, reaching, balancing, stooping, bending, and talking or hearing. Work may take place on wet, slippery surfaces and 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 are used as needed. Chemicals commonly used include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Team members must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements, and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months.
Applicants must have an attendance point level of 6 or fewer.
Applicants must have 6 months in their current area unless promoting, in which case less than 6 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 be able to lift or move 50 pounds and push or pull 1,000–1,500 pounds on wheels.
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 to sign and abide by Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.

Responsibilities

Float to departments within the Hatchery as needed based on production needs.
Process chickens, including grading, vaccinating, performing beak treatment using a robot, dubbing and despurring males, and performing toe trims.
Operate the box washer.
Operate the macerator.
Perform other duties as assigned, such as operating high-pressure and regular water hoses; maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizers; packing and unpacking eggs; washing, padding, and making boxes; operating the Coccivac machine; and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Maintain product flow, relieve line team members for breaks, and fill in during labor shortages.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow company policies and procedures.