Cobb - Poultry Farm Worker (1st shift)

0030 Cobb-Vantress, Inc.; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Telehealth services

Mental health services

401K & stock options

Life insurance

Education programs

Job summary

Cobb is hiring for a position responsible for cleaning and disinfecting Cobb Poultry houses, vehicles, modules, and equipment. Typical hours start early morning with full-time hours, averaging around 40 per week, and shifts may vary with production needs.

Benefits are highlighted and include education support, healthcare, and retirement options. Applicants should have at least 12 months with a single employer and meet strict biosecurity and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no gaps >6 months in past 36 months.
• Rehire criteria: max 3 times at Cobb/Tyson Foods.

Responsibilities

• Pressure washing of poultry houses and equipment (50%).
• Disinfecting houses (10%).
• Removing and installing slats (10%).
• Installing shavings (10%).
• Operating high-pressure hoses and maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizers (10%).
• Clean and disinfect Cobb vehicles and maintain a clean, organized work area.

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: $18.45 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.

Eligibility

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 applicants have 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

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, including holidays.

Hours: Beginning at 5:00 a.m. until job is complete. Typically, these positions average 40 hours a week. The work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting Cobb Poultry houses/ vehicles, modules, and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pressure Washing (50%)
• Disinfecting Houses (10%)
• Removing and Installing Slats (10%)
• Installing Shavings (10%)
• Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizers (10%)
• Clean and Disinfect Cobb Vehicles, maintain a clean an organized work area, maintain Cobb equipment (10%)

Biosecurity / Animal Welfare Requirements

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty pounds and may be required to lift and/or move up to one hundred pounds at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear; and drive a vehicle to and from the job sites.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

Tools and Equipment

Vaccination Needles

Personal Protective Equipment Required

Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. Ear plugs and earmuffs will be used as needed.

Chemical Commonly Used

Phenolic based disinfectants.

Safety

Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

No Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.

Benefits Summary (included by Employer)

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.

Company Culture

At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.