Cobb - Hatchery Utility Worker

Tyson Foods; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K & Stock Purchase Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Overtime Eligibility

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Siloam Springs, AR is seeking a Hatchery Associate to clean and sanitize the hatchery and manage chick boxes, following strict biosecurity rules.

You will operate a pressure washer, assist with other duties, and comply with site safety standards. The role requires six months' consecutive work with the same employer and US residency.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months.
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes the hatchery with a pressure washer (55%).
• Places approximately 1,500 chick boxes weighing an average of 2 pounds into washer to be washed and sanitized (25%).
• Washes and sanitizes the dirty side box room with a pressure washer (5%).
• Cleans rooftop units (5%).

Job description

Job Details

Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Schedule: Monday-Friday subject to production needs. Work schedule is subject to change upon production needs.

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Applicant must have at least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months. If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, the six month gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history criteria will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.

Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

About Cobb

At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally.

Starting wage - $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Telehealth Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Fully Funded Education Discount Program
• CobbRewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off

These are just a few of the benefits and perks we offer.

Priority Consideration

Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery and for washing chick boxes. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes the hatchery with a pressure washer (55%)
• Places approximately 1,500 chick boxes weighing an average of 2 pounds into washer to be washed and sanitized (25%)
• Washes and sanitizes the dirty side box room with a pressure washer (5%)
• Cleans rooftop units (5%)

Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities

These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as:

• Pulling empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room and washing and sanitizing the pull room with a pressure washer and reads setters (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements and Safety

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.

Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must use safe lifting techniques.
• Must regularly pull empty farm and setter buggies on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds.
• Must regularly dump cull eggs weighing approximately 12 pounds.
• Must regularly push/pull setter buggies on casters weighing up to 700-1300 pounds.
• Must regularly lift chick boxes weighing approximately 2 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly bend, stoop and reach above head.
• Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools and Equipment

High pressure water hose, squeegee.

Environment

Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.

Personal Protective Equipment Required

• Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs and rubber boots are required.
• NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.

Commonly Used Chemicals

Disinfectants and foamers.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Hiring Process Note

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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