Cobb - Hatchery(Egg Driver) - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson Foods•Pineville, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Egg Driver position at Bear Hollow Farm is responsible for picking up, delivering, inspecting, sanitizing, storing, and inventorying eggs to determine their quality and fitness for incubation. The role also sanitizes equipment and facilities and may be assigned other duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:40 PM, with some weekends potentially required; the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The worksite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; company-provided clothing and footwear are provided. Jewelry is not permitted except for medical ID jewelry and covered body piercings. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and follow the company’s Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The position requires working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Employees must follow safety policies and procedures, including those for hazard communication, respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. The gap allowance increases to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months are exempt from the previous-work-history requirement.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must use safe lifting techniques and be able to meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to regularly lift or carry egg crates weighing up to 50 pounds and push or pull egg racks weighing up to 1,000 pounds; occasionally push or pull stacked chick boxes weighing up to 90 pounds and lift individual chick boxes weighing up to 15 pounds.
Must wear the required personal protective equipment and company-provided facial covering.
Must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick up eggs from laying houses, traps, and cage sections and deliver them to the hatchery.
Operate the egg sanitizer by placing eggs on and removing them from a conveyor belt.
Grade eggs by inspecting shell color, quality, and texture, and set aside substandard eggs for disposal.
Place hatching eggs in buggies according to line, flock number, and/or hen number; pack eggs in cases for international orders.
Load PS/SS eggs onto a truck and deliver them to the front egg room for pickup by an off-site driver; assist with loading PS/SS egg racks for transport to an off-site hatchery.
Monitor hatchery temperature and humidity hourly and report issues.
Operate the tray washer, disinfect crates, fumigate specified areas, clean and sanitize the egg room and hatchery vehicles, and remove waste at the end of the shift.
On alternate Wednesdays, perform Hatchery Processing duties.
Maintain the vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, and tire pressure.
Maintain a clean and organized work and break area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.