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

Tyson Foods•Cleveland, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker floats to all departments within the hatchery as needed, with most responsibilities in Chick Processing. The role maintains 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 based on production needs. The position is part-time, scheduled three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday), including holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a maximum of 30 hours per week. Workdays will be scheduled on Thursdays when the weekly schedule is posted. The starting wage is $17.45 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The job is performed in a biosecure hatchery environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and comply with the company's Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The work involves wet and slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required 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.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift or move 50 pounds and push or pull 1,000–1,500 pounds on wheels.
Must be willing to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility; company-provided clothing and footwear are required.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and sign and abide by company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must comply with applicable safety policies and procedures and use required personal protective equipment when handling chemicals.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain product flow and relieve team members on the line for breaks; fill in during labor shortages.
Float to departments throughout the hatchery as needed and fill in according to production needs.
In Chick Processing, process chickens by grading, vaccinating, performing beak treatment using a robot, dubbing males, despurring males, and performing toe trims.
Operate the box washer and 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 boxes, padding or making boxes, operating the Coccivac machine, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements; identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Follow company policies and procedures and company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.