Cobb - Hatchery Utility Worker

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

Continue growing with our family. 

Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods. 

Management Level:

Schedule:  Sunday, Monday (3AM-11AM); Tuesday (4AM-8AM); Wednesday, Thursday (4AM-12PM), or until the job is complete.

Work schedule is subject to change upon production needs.

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level </= 6 attendance points and 6 months in current area unless the TM is promoting, then less than 6 months in current area is allowable. 

Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.

At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every aspect of life.

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

Our competitive benefits include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Telehealth Services
• Well-Being Support Programs
• 401K & Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Fully Funded Education
• Discount Program
• Additionally, we offer incentives such as CobbRewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off.

These are just a few of the benefits and perks we offer. Continue growing with our family & apply today to become part of the Cobb team!

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.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery and for washing chick boxes.  Others duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes the hatchery with a pressure washer (55%).
• Places approximately 1,500 chick boxes weighing an average of 2 pounds into washer to be washed and sanitized (25%).
• Washes and sanitizes the dirty side box room with a pressure washer (5%).
• Cleans rooftop units (5%).

Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities:

• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Pulling empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room and washing and sanitizing the pull room with a pressure washer and reads setters.   (10%).

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety

• 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.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly pull empty farm and setter buggies on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds. Must regularly dump cull eggs weighing approximately 12 pounds.  Must regularly push/pull setter buggies on casters weighing up to 700-1300 pounds.  Must regularly lift chick boxes weighing approximately 2 pounds.  Must be able to regularly bend, stoop and reach above head. Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Tools and Equipment:  High pressure water hose, squeegee.  
• Environment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.

• Personal Protective Equipment Required:  Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs and rubber boots are required.  NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.    
• Chemicals Commonly Used:  Disinfectants and foamers.
• Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.  TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks. 

Work Shift:

Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.

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.

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.