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

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Cleveland, GA

About The Position

The Utility Worker floats to all departments within the hatchery as needed, with most duties in Chick Processing. The role fills in according to production needs, maintains product flow, relieves team members for breaks, and covers labor shortages while following Tyson policies and procedures and maintaining a safe work environment. Duties may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice. This position is intended for team members currently working at this facility or complex only. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the company. 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 company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role requires working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots when handling chemicals; earplugs are used as needed. Chemicals commonly used include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety policies, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, and Personal Protective Equipment procedures, and to identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months.
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 lbs. and push or pull 1,000–1,500 lbs. on wheels.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to avoid avian species and sign an agreement to that effect.
Must be willing to 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.

Responsibilities

Float to hatchery departments as needed based on production needs.
Process chickens, including grading, vaccinating, performing beak treatment using a robot, dubbing males, 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 boxes; padding or making boxes; operating the Coccivac machine; and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Fill in across Chick Processing, Egg Room, Embrex, and Sanitation departments as needed.
Maintain product flow, relieve line team members for breaks, and fill in during labor shortages.
Follow safety policies and procedures, identify and address safety risks, and maintain a safe work environment.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.