Cobb - 1st Shift Hatchery Processing Labor

Tyson Foods•Wadesboro, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccination and toe trimming. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and 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. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures.

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 applicant has 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.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull basket of chicks weighing up to 125 lbs.
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.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
Ear plugs will be used as needed.
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.
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months consecutive work experience with one employer with no gaps in employment of over six months.
Applicants must be available for in person interview.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Candidates with agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies.
Process chicks including: grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim.
Prepare chick boxes, count by-products.
Operate macerator
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area.