Cobb - Ingredient Receiver Load Operator

Cobb; Joanna (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Vacations

Overtime Eligibility

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Joanna, SC is hiring for a bulk ingredients unload/processing role in mill feed production. You will unload ingredients from bags and trucks, support quality checks, and work in a biosecure environment on the first shift.

The role requires willingness to obtain forklift certification, the ability to perform simple math, and good communication skills to coordinate with the team. You'll work in a physically demanding setting with exposure to dust and varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Willing to obtain forklift certification.
• Able to perform basic math for weighing/quantities.
• Good communication skills to convey opinions and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming ingredients in bags and bulk trucks.
• Keep assigned housekeeping areas clean and disinfected.
• Operate truck scales and ticketing system.
• Obtain and run quality analysis on required incoming ingredients.
• Follow TMCS and blow down permits.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Basic math

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Tools

TMCS (Tyson Mill Control System)

Truck scales

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! 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.

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.

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 Responsibilities

• 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)

Hourly Applicants ONLY

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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