Hatchery Attnd Opr HY03 - 1st shift - Sand Mountain Hatchery

Tyson Foods•Albertville, AL

7d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This is an operator position responsible for safely and efficiently operating hatchery equipment while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures which include following all Animal Welfare guidelines.

Requirements

Schedule will be primarily Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday--start time from 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Times may vary.), but this position will also require working flexible hours, holidays, weekends, different shifts/schedules as needed.
Must have basic math/counting skills to keep up with flocks and ensure the proper number of stacks on pallets for houses.
Must be willing and able to read computer screens to operate machinery.
Must be willing to work flexible hours and willing to work most holidays.
Must be willing to rotate jobs.
Must be willing to stand/walk on concrete floors 4 to 5 days per week, 8 to 10 hours per day.
Must be willing to work 6 days per week if needed.
Must be willing to climb ladders/stairs.
Must be willing to work in extreme hot/cold environments.
Must be willing and able to tolerate chick down and the smell of rotten eggs.
Must be willing to work with cleaning chemicals.
Must be willing to follow all Hatchery Safety rules/regulations.
Must be willing to follow all Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be willing to wear appropriate PPE as required.
Must have six (6) months of Machine Operator experience in work history or on resume.
Must have six (6) months of continuous work history with one (1) employer within the past twenty-four (24) months in work history or on resume.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Max of 3 previous Tyson Employments to be considered.
180 days (6 months) waiting period.

Responsibilities

Cross-train on ALL hatchery production positions.
Learn how to operate a Robotic Arm, Box Washer, Stacker, and Restacker which includes learning the proper procedures to follow when starting and stopping machinery.
Properly clean machinery.
Lift boxes weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.
Pull pallets (dollies) of stacked boxes weighing up to approximately 500 lbs.
Load/remove baskets and trays weighing 10 lbs. to 15 lbs. from machines.
Bend and lift a minimum of 30 lbs. from 6” high to 5’6” high repetitively.
Push/pull buggies of eggs weighing up to 500 lbs.
Cull nonviable chicks from viable chicks.