Cobb - Utility Worker; 1st shift, part time

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.

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.

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.

• 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

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  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.

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.

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.

Formaldehyde is in use at this facility, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid.

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.

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…