Cobb - Utility Worker (1st shift, part time)

Tyson Foods; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health benefits

Life, dental, vision and prescription

Job summary

Cobb‑Vantress, Inc. is seeking a part-time float position at our hatchery. The role covers multiple departments with a schedule of three days per week, 5:00am–3:00pm, and a starting wage of $17.00 per hour plus shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends.

Internal applicants are given priority consideration. Applicants with poultry production experience are preferred and must reside in the United States for interview consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry processing or production preferred.
• Willing to work in a biosecure hatchery environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Fill in departments as needed based on production needs, with notice.
• Chick Processing: grade, vaccinate, beak treatment, dab males, toe trim.
• Operate box washer and macerator; assist with other duties as assigned.
• Work in Egg Room, Embrex and Sanitation Departments as required.

Skills

Chick Processing

Box Washer

Macerator Operation

Sanitation

Tools

Robot operation

Job description

Job Details

At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. Part‑time Position: three days a week with a maximum of 30 hours per week. Starting wage $17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. 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.

Schedule

Three Days a Week: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, including holidays. Hours: 5:00am – 3:00pm. Workdays will be scheduled on Thursdays when the weekly schedule is posted.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for floating to all departments within the Hatchery on an as‑needed basis. Most job responsibilities will be in Chick Processing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fill in departments as needed based on production needs. Duties may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice, daily.
• Chick Processing Department
  • Process chickens including grade, vaccinate, beak treatment (operate robot), dub males, despur males and perform toe trim. (70%)
  • Operate box washer. (5%)
  • Operate macerator. (10%)
  • Other duties may be assigned such as:
    • Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, pack and unpack eggs, wash boxes, pad/make boxes, operate Coccivac machine, maintain a clean and organized work area. (10%)
• Egg Room Department
• Embrex Department
• Sanitation Department

Biosecurity / Animal Welfare Requirements

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided 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 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 be able to lift/move 50lbs. and must be able to push/pull 1000‑1500lbs. (on wheels). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand the majority of the 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. 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, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. Earplugs will be used as needed.

Chemicals Commonly Used

Formaldehyde is in use at this 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.

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.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• And more

Company Culture

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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 Cobb‑Vantress make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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