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

Tyson•Cleveland, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position is responsible for maintaining product flow and relieving line team members for breaks or filling in during labor shortages while maintaining a safe work environment and following Tyson policies and procedures. The role floats among Hatchery departments as needed, with most responsibilities in Chick Processing. Work is scheduled three days per week—Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday—including holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workdays are scheduled on Thursdays when the weekly schedule is posted. The position has a maximum of 30 hours per week. Starting wage is $17.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Applicants with agricultural or production experience are preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview; internal applicants receive priority consideration. The jobsite is biosecure. Employees 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 agree to avoid avian species and sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The role involves standing for most of the shift on concrete floors, walking, sitting, using hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reaching, balancing, stooping, bending, talking, and hearing. Employees must be able to lift or move 50 pounds and push or pull 1,000–1,500 pounds on wheels, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may involve wet, slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, or 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 procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements, and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
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 the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds and push or pull 1,000–1,500 pounds on wheels, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to perform the stated physical requirements, including standing for most of the shift and working in the described environments, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain product flow and relieve line team members for breaks or during labor shortages.
Float among Hatchery departments as needed to meet production needs; duties may change or be assigned at any time.
In Chick Processing, process chickens by grading, vaccinating, performing beak treatment using a robot, dubbing and despurring males, and performing toe trim.
Operate the box washer.
Operate the macerator.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include 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.
Follow company policies, biosecurity and animal-welfare guidelines, and applicable safety procedures; identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.