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Custodian/Housekeeping 1st Shift

Custodian

Perform general janitorial and housekeeping duties, maintain facilities and supplies, stand and walk for at least 8 hours, lift and carry up to 25 lbs; minimal prior experience or short training acceptable.

Diesel / Vehicle Mechanic

Diesel Vehicle Mechanic

Valid driver’s license; proficiency diagnosing and repairing diesel (and gasoline) engines, electrical, brakes, suspension, transmission, HVAC; CMMS experience; ability to lift 50–75 lbs, work in tight spaces, and provide written repair orders; must have own tools.

Pet Food / Protein Laborer

Production Laborer

Operate machinery and perform manual labor to support protein and pet food production while following safety, quality, and USDA standards.

Cohutta General Laborer Night Shift

General Laborer

Requires 2 years processing/manufacturing experience, hatchery knowledge, prior supervisory experience, HS diploma/GED (college preferred), Microsoft Office skills, safety and biosecurity awareness, recordkeeping and training ability.

Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

Production Supervisor

1+ years supervisory experience; poultry/food industry experience preferred; prior leadership of 20+ employees; effective oral and written communication; basic computer skills; HS diploma/GED required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; must work 3rd shift and occasional weekends.

Production Hourly

Production Worker

Perform processing line tasks (cutting, trimming, packaging, inspecting), follow food safety and biosecurity guidelines, stand 8–11 hours, lift 50+ lbs; HS/GED preferred; poultry/food industry experience a plus.

Dayshift Production Hourly

Able to process poultry on a production line, operate equipment, maintain cleanliness, stand 8–11 hours, lift 50+ lbs, work in cool temperatures; high school diploma/GED preferred; poultry/food experience a plus.

Hatchery Laborer

Perform hands-on hatchery tasks including setting and handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting hatches, quality checks, sanitation, and data recording; must tolerate high heat, perform heavy lifting/pushing (up to ~450 lb buggies), and pass drug/background checks.

Ability to perform production line tasks in a food-processing environment, stand 8–11 hours, lift 50+ lbs, work in cool temperatures (~40°F). High school diploma/GED preferred; poultry/food experience a plus. Must follow safety and food-safety protocols.

Maintenance Hourly

Maintenance Mechanic

2 years related experience or training; perform preventative maintenance, construct/repair mechanical equipment, interpret drawings, use shop mathematics, identify/replace parts, respond to production requests, and follow USDA/HACCP safety rules.

Sanitation Worker 2nd Shift

Sanitation Worker

Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble production machines and areas; complete required safety training (LOTO, Food Safety/GMP, chemical); able to lift 40 lbs, stand for long periods, work in extreme temperatures and overtime.

SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS MANAGER

Supply Chain Operations Manager

5+ years progressive procurement/supply chain experience; bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent); proficiency in SAP/ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel; strong procurement, P2P, analytical, communication, and leadership skills; occasional travel required.

Quality Control Technicians

Quality Control Technician

Complete HACCP/SSOP paperwork, perform quality checks, document process parameters and GMPs, lift 40 lbs, stand for long periods, pass math test, high school diploma/GED required.

PRODUCTION HOURLY

Perform processing line tasks (cutting, trimming, packaging, inspecting), operate equipment, follow safety and food safety standards, stand 8–11 hours, lift 50+ lbs, HS/GED preferred; poultry/food experience a plus.

Security Guard - night shift

Security Guard

High school diploma or GED; ability to read/write/speak English; ability to walk long distances and work in all weather; work any shift including weekends; attention to detail and professional attitude; security experience preferred.

Sanitation Hourly - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Sanitation

Cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and areas per USDA and company standards; mixing/applying cleaning chemicals, following PPE and SOPs; standing long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs; HS diploma/GED preferred.

Truck Shop Mechanic

Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on diesel and gasoline trucks; CDL required or must obtain within 6 months; high school diploma/GED preferred; ability to lift 50 lbs and stand 8-11 hours; mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Sanitation-Laborer

Perform cleaning and sanitizing of production areas, complete safety and GMP training, work refrigerated temps, stand for long periods, lift up to 40 lbs; HS/GED preferred; manufacturing experience preferred.

Concord-Hatchery Maintenance (1st shift)

Hatchery Maintenance Mechanic

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on hatchery equipment; electrical troubleshooting; lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work in high temperatures; dependable and able to perform physical tasks.

Hatchery Embrex Crew Sanitation 2nd Shift

Hatchery Sanitation Worker

Perform sanitizing and cleaning of hatchery equipment and chick boxes; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, work in hot conditions, and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Perform hatchery tasks including washing floats, sanitizing hatchers and separators, setting and transferring eggs, and loading chicks; must tolerate hot, wet, and dusty conditions; PPE use required; 1-2 weeks on-the-job training.

Production Leads

Production Lead

Experience in case ready department required; must work scheduled hours, have limited attendance points, no recent disciplinary write-ups, basic math skills, ability to train staff and perform physical tasks (lifting up to 90 lbs).

High school diploma/GED required (technical school preferred). 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience, ability to read drawings, basic math skills, knowledge of manufacturing equipment, and availability to work assigned shifts including some weekends.

HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR- 3rd SHIFT

Human Resources Supervisor

Serve as primary HR contact on 3rd shift; supervise HR administration, training, benefits, investigations, union compliance, and manage direct reports; minimum 3 years related experience and bachelor\u0002s degree or equivalent experience; PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Hatchery / Farm Laborer

Perform hatchery tasks including handling eggs, monitoring incubation, assisting chick hatching, cleaning/sanitizing, and recording hatch data; must tolerate high temperatures and heavy lifting; HS/GED preferred; poultry experience a plus.

Electrician Hourly

Electrician

Industrial electrical experience with strong schematic reading, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance; 3–5 years preferred; additional electrical/manufacturing certifications preferred.

Poultry Processor

Able to work assigned day or night shifts, stand 8-11 hours in cool temperatures, use hand tools (including knives) safely, follow USDA and company food-safety procedures, and work cooperatively in a team.

Night Shift Live Hanger

Live Hanger

Perform live-hanging of poultry into shackles using tools/knives, follow USDA standards, stand 8–11 hours, lift 50+ lbs, ability to work in hot/cool temperatures, high school diploma/GED preferred, poultry experience a plus.

Maintenance Technician

Perform mechanical maintenance, interpret drawings, troubleshoot production equipment, and complete preventive maintenance to reduce downtime; high school diploma/GED and maintenance experience required.

Dayshift Live Hanger

Ability to hang live poultry into moving shackles using hand tools (including knives), follow USDA and company standards, stand 8–11 hours, lift 50+ lbs, multitask, communicate, HS/GED preferred; poultry/food experience a plus; pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background checks.

Perform processing-line tasks (cutting, trimming, packaging, inspecting), operate equipment, follow USDA and company safety/food-safety standards, stand 8–11 hours, lift 50+ lbs; HS/GED preferred; poultry/food experience a plus.

Perform processing line tasks (cutting, trimming, packaging, inspecting), operate equipment, follow food safety and biosecurity guidelines, stand 8-11 hours in cool temperatures; HS/GED preferred; poultry/food industry experience a plus.

1-2 years industrial maintenance experience, HS diploma or GED required (technical school preferred). Must read drawings, perform shop math, diagnose and repair machinery, and work assigned shifts including some weekends.

Cohutta General Laborer Day Shift

Supervisory experience in processing/manufacturing, hatchery knowledge, 2 years processing experience, ability to maintain records, hire/train personnel, enforce safety and biosecurity, and basic Microsoft Office skills.

Night Shift Production Hourly

Ability to stand 8–11 hours in cool temperatures, lift 50+ lbs, follow safety and food‑safety guidelines, multitask, communicate, and work on a fast production line; high school/GED preferred; poultry/food experience a plus; background/drug screen required.

Performs repetitive production-line tasks using knives and equipment, inspects product, stands in cold/wet environment for long periods, high school diploma/GED preferred.

Production supervisor Day shift

Supervisory experience (1+ years preferred) leading 20+ employees, high school diploma/GED required (college preferred), effective oral/written communication, basic computer knowledge, safety and compliance focus; drug/alcohol/background checks post-offer.

Performs manual production tasks using knives and equipment, follows USDA and company procedures, stands 8-11 hours, works in cool temperatures, follows safety and food-safety policies, and communicates effectively.

Waste Water Operator

Wastewater Operator

1-2 years wastewater treatment operations experience; must obtain wastewater operator certification within 12 months; valid driver’s license; able to lift up to 50 lbs; able to read/write English; experience with trailer/yard truck driving preferred.

Instrumentation and Electrical Technician (I&E)  - Enterprise AL Complex

Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Industrial electrical experience required; ability to read schematics, PLC programming/troubleshooting, perform preventive maintenance, and train others. High school diploma/GED and manufacturing/electrical certifications (e.g., Allen Bradley, Square D) preferred.