Cobb - Ingredient Receiver Load Operator

Tyson Foods; Cleveland (GA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) & stock options

Free education programs

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cobb in Cleveland, GA, is seeking a Mill Associate at Southeast Feed Mill. You will unload and process bulk and bagged ingredients for mill feed production and assist with related duties in a safety‑conscious environment.

Starting pay is $17.95 per hour with evenings, nights and weekend differentials. Benefits begin day one for full‑time hires and include health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) with stock options, and education programs.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift certification.
• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no major gaps.
• Willingness to work 1st shift and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming ingredients in bags and bulk trucks.
• Keep assigned areas clean, disinfected and pressure washed as needed.
• Operate scales and ticketing system.
• Obtain and run quality analyses on ingredients (moisture, bushel weight, pit swabs).
• Follow Tyson Mill Control System (TMCS) procedures and permits.

Skills

Forklift certification

Strong math skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

TMCS

Job description

**Job Details:****Join the Cobb Family and Grow With Us!** At Cobb, we’re passionate about helping our team members thrive—both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a **comprehensive benefits package** designed to support you and your family in every stage of life. The best part- you’re eligible for benefits on day 1 of full time hire!**Starting Pay**: **$17.95** per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.**What’s in it for you?**Our competitive benefits include:· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance· Short-Term & Long-Term Disability· Free Telehealth Services· Free Mental Health Services· Well-Being Support Programs· 401K & Stock Options· Company Paid Life Insurance· Free Education starting your first day on 175 -degree programs· Citizenship Assistance· Discounts on thousands of programs and services through Beneplace· Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.These are just a few of the ways we invest in YOU. Ready to take the next step? **Apply today and become part of the Cobb family!**Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or **production experience will be considered preferred.** Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.**Requirements:** Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months. Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.**Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.****Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.**Company: Cobb **Location: Southeast Feed Mill, Cleveland, GA****Schedule:** Monday‐Thursday AND Friday**Hours:** Mon-Thurs 6:00am-4:00pm AND Fri 5:00am-1:30pmWork schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.**Position Summary:**This position is responsible for unloading and processing all bulk and bagged ingredients for mill feed production. Other duties may be assigned.**Minimum Requirements:**Must be willing to obtain a forklift certification.**Essential Duties and Responsibilties**· Unload incoming ingredients in bags, bulk trucks. These job duties occasionally require simple math to be performed accurately. (45%)· Keep assigned housekeeping areas clean, disinfected and pressure washed as needed. (15%)· Operate truck scales, and ticketing system. (15%)· Obtain and run quality analysis on required incoming ingredients including pit swabs, ingredient moisture content, bushel weight, observe ingredients with ultraviolet light. (15%)· Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Operate Tyson Mill Control System (TMCS) Designate route, and grind, Follow all Blow Down Permits. (10%)**Biosecurity Requirements:**· The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is 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 Guidelines.**Physical Demands and Work Environment**· Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must **regularly** lift up to **60 pounds and occasionally lift up to 120 pounds with the aide of a buddy.** Will **occasionally** be required to ascend/descend a caged ladder 197 feet high. Repetitive bending, reaching and squatting to retrieve samples. Repetitive climbing of a 15 foot ladder to collect samples. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand (concrete floor); walk; sit; 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. Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.· Tools and Equipment:· Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Heavy exposure to corn and soy dust.· Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Ear plugs will be used as needed. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.· Chemicals Commonly Used: Herbicides, Pesiticdes, and Disinfectants.· Safety: Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures.**General Sign‐Off:** The employee is expected to adhere to all Company policies. Failure to perform this job to the above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.