UAPP - Debone Operator

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

The Debone Operator processes and debones broilers in a research processing plant to support data collection and research and development projects. The employee follows standard operating procedures and project-specific guidelines to perform processing accurately and safely. Duties may involve live hang, evisceration, deboning, or moving among these positions during the same day. Other duties may be assigned as business needs change, including cleaning and organizing the work area and operating water hoses. The position requires compliance with company safety procedures and willingness to sign and follow the Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work takes place on wet or slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. 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 respirators and arm protectors may be used as needed.

Requirements

Be willing to sign and abide by the Company Animal Welfare 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 weighing up to 300 pounds.
Be able to grasp objects steadily and use both hands simultaneously with full dexterity.
Meet the job’s stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Use required personal protective equipment, including safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, rubber boots, and a company-provided facial covering.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Priority consideration is given to internal applicants.

Responsibilities

Follow standard operating procedures to safely process and debone birds.
Perform processes accurately to ensure proper data collection.
Work in live hang, evisceration, or deboning, and move among these positions as assigned.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include operating high-pressure and regular water hoses, maintaining a clean and organized work area, or following guidelines for specific R&D projects.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Sign and abide by the Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.