Cobb - Sanitation (1st Shift)

Starting Pay

$17.00 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on day 1 of full-time hire. 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
• Cobb Rewards
• New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Overtime Eligibility
• Earned Time Off

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.
• 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

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday including holidays until the job is complete. Typically, these positions average 40 hours a week. Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or until the job is complete. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the sanitation/cleaning of the hatchery: sanitizing hatchers, setters, trays, racks, buggies, and all other hatchery equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize hatchers and setters. (50%)
• Clean and sanitize all hatchery equipment, Tray Wash, Pull Room, Chick Room and Chick Holding Room using a high pressure and regular water hose. (30%)
• Monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters. (5%)
• Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers; operate macerator; operate tray washer; tray, and set eggs; pull chicks; operate chick counter; change filters; set up Sexor counters; pack, or unpack eggs; pad chick boxes; help drivers with the loading and unloading of egg/chick trucks; go through birds; and maintain a clean and organized work area. (15%)

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 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 and Equipment: 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.

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)