Data Collector Labor PR03

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

The Data Collector Labor position is responsible for collecting various traits of broilers processed in a research and development processing plant. The employee follows standard operating procedures for data collection during processing and deboning, as well as for specific meat-quality data collection. The role includes maintaining data-collection performance standards, handling and maintaining equipment, and complying with project-specific R&D guidelines as assigned. Duties and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. The position is classified as Management Level Class 3 and works the second shift. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, from 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; the schedule may vary with business needs. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months and must currently maintain four or fewer attendance points. Employees must be willing to sign and follow the company’s Animal Welfare and Biosecurity guidelines and meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. The work involves standing for most of the shift on concrete floors, walking, handling tools and equipment, and working on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, rubber boots, and a company-provided facial covering. NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators and arm protectors may be worn as needed. Disinfectants are commonly used. Team members are expected to follow applicable safety procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.

Requirements

Have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Currently have and consistently maintain four attendance points or fewer.
Maintain a data-collection pace within 15% of the average rate of all data collectors.
Be willing to sign and abide by the company Animal Welfare and Biosecurity guidelines.
Be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift equipment weighing 10–30 pounds.
Use wheeled dollies to move loads up to 300 pounds.
Be able to grasp objects steadily and have full dexterity in both hands while using them simultaneously.
Meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Safely operate a vehicle to and from the work area.

Responsibilities

Follow SOPs to ensure correct data collection during processing and deboning.
Follow SOPs for specific meat-quality data collection.
Maintain data-collection performance within required standards, as monitored through specific tests for outliers and bad data.
Handle and set up equipment appropriately and keep it in good condition.
Comply with specific guidelines for R&D projects and perform other assigned duties and activities.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.