Cobb - Utility / Egg Packer (PT/1st Shift)

Cobb-Vantress, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Telehealth

Mental Health Services

Well-Being Programs

401K

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Education programs

Citizenship Assistance

Discounts

Rewards program

Referral bonuses

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Overtime eligibility

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Cobb-Vantress, Inc. in Cleveland, GA is seeking a team member for the egg packing operation at the Cleveland Hatchery. You will pack eggs, sanitize flats and equipment, monitor temps, and support line staffing to keep production flowing.

The role requires early hours starting at 4:00 a.m., adherence to safety policies, and a willingness to work 30 hours per week with occasional holidays. Benefits begin on day one for full-time staff and a strong commitment to biosecurity and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Packing eggs and inspecting products for quality.
• Sanitizing egg flats/trays, racks, and hatchery equipment.
• Monitoring temperatures in hatchers and setters.
• Hand transfers: packing/unpacking eggs by hand.
• Operating cleaning hoses and maintaining a clean 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 : $ 17.00 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.

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 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:

Cobb

Location:

Cleveland Hatchery, Cleveland, GA

Schedule:

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.

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 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 be able to life/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 and 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 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.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility, disinfectant, lubricants and 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.

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.

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.

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.