UAPP - Debone Operator

Tyson Foods•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Debone Operator processes and debones broilers in a research processing plant to support data collection and R&D projects. The operator must follow standard operating procedures to process birds safely and accurately. Assignments may include live hang, evisceration, or deboning, with work areas potentially changing during a shift. Other duties may be assigned, including cleaning and organizing the work area, operating water hoses, and following guidelines for specific R&D projects. The role requires adherence to company safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment requirements. The employee must be willing to sign and follow the Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. Work takes place in a research processing environment on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. The schedule is Monday through Friday, including holidays, typically 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.; schedules may vary with business needs.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift equipment weighing 10–30 pounds.
Must use wheeled dollies to move loads up to 300 pounds.
Must be able to stand for most of the shift, walk, sit, grasp and handle objects, reach, balance, stoop, and talk or hear.
Must be able to grasp objects steadily and use both hands simultaneously with full dexterity.
Must have the required close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and be able to adjust focus.
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use required personal protective equipment, including safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, rubber boots, and a company-provided facial covering.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with standard operating procedures to safely process and debone birds.
Perform processes accurately to support proper data collection.
Work in live hang, evisceration, or deboning, and shift between these positions as assigned.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include operating water hoses, maintaining a clean and organized work area, or following project-specific R&D guidelines.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Sign and abide by the Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.