Cobb - 1st Shift Hatchery Processing

Tyson Foods•Wadesboro, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing chickens, including grading, vaccination, and toe trimming. The role is based at the Wadesboro Hatchery and reports to the Sr Supervisor Hatchery. It averages 35 hours per week, with work scheduled Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including holidays, beginning at 6:00 a.m. and continuing until the job is complete. Work schedules and hours may change based on hatchery needs, and duties may occasionally require an adjusted schedule. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower on-site and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Training will be provided to recognize and comply with safety procedures. The role involves standing for most of the shift on concrete floors, regularly pushing or pulling chick baskets weighing up to 125 pounds, and working on wet or slippery surfaces in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required PPE when handling chemicals includes safety glasses, safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots; earplugs are used as needed. Chemicals used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
Must be able and willing to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly pushing or pulling chick baskets weighing up to 125 pounds.
Must be able to meet the stated work-history criteria: at least 12 consecutive months with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months, subject to stated exceptions for layoffs, caregiving, and full-time students.
Must be available for an in-person interview and reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to shower on-site, change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility, and avoid avian species as required by company guidelines.
Must sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies.
Process chicks by grading, vaccinating (including operating a robot), weighing, and performing toe trims.
Prepare chick boxes and count by-products.
Operate a macerator.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include operating high-pressure and regular water hoses, making and cutting vitamin gel, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety policies and procedures.