Cobb - Utility/Egg Packer (Part Time/1st shift)

0030 Cobb-Vantress, Inc.; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and stock options

Paid vacations and holidays

Overtime eligibility

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cobb at the Cleveland Hatchery in Georgia is seeking workers to pack eggs, sanitize equipment, and help maintain smooth hatchery operations.

The role requires basic baseline work history and adherence to strict biosecurity and safety guidelines, with a typical schedule around 4:00 a.m. to 30 hours per week. Opportunities for overtime exist during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no major gaps in the past 36 months.
• If applicants have been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap may extend to 18 months.
• Full‑time student status in last 36 months excludes work history relevance.
• Rehire requires a minimum waiting period of 180 days and a limit of 3 Cobb/Tyson Foods positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate egg pack machine and strap cases of eggs.
• Clean and sanitize Egg Pack Room, machines, and related equipment.
• Monitor temperatures in hatchers/setters and record data.
• Hand transfer eggs and assist with lead roles and sanitation as needed.
• Maintain clean work area and assist on line during shortages.

Skills

Stable work history

No long employment gaps

Rehire rules awareness

Tools

Tray Washer

Buggy Wash

High-Pressure hose

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off

Salary

Starting Pay: $17.45 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

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.

Location & Schedule

Company: Cobb

Location: Cleveland Hatchery, Cleveland, GA

Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday OR Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; including holidays until job is complete.

Typically, these positions average 30 hours a week. Hours: Beginning at 4:00 a.m. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

(Up to 30 hours per week = Part Time)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for packing eggs, sanitizing egg flats/trays, racks, buggies, and all other hatchery equipment and rooms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Running egg pack machine to pack eggs, using a strapping machine to strap cases of eggs. (40%)
• Clean and sanitize Egg Pack Room, Egg pack machine, as well as other hatchery equipment (egg flats/trays, farm racks & setter buggies) using a high pressure and regular water hose. (40%)
• Monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters. (5%)
• Hand transfers: packing and/or unpacking eggs by hand. (10%)
• Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer, pack export eggs into cases, assist Egg Pack Lead as needed, assist Egg Room as needed, assist Sanitation as needed, maintain a clean and organized work area. (5%)

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 & Work Environment

Must use safe lifting techniques. Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and must be able to push/pull 500-1000 lbs. Overhead lifting is required.

Required to work on wet and slippery surfaces each day. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; talk or hear. 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 & Equipment

• Proficiency of use of Tray Washer, Buggy Wash, and High-Pressure hose.

Environment

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

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses
• Safety goggles
• Face shield
• Chemical gloves
• Waterproof apron
• Rubber boots
• Ear plugs and earmuffs (used as needed)

Chemicals Commonly Used

• Formaldehyde
• Disinfectant
• Lubricants
• Virocid

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.

Additional Responsibilities

This position is responsible for maintaining product flow and relieving team members on line for breaks and filling in during labor shortages while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Additional Benefits

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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Company Culture & Vision

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