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

Tyson Foods•Albertville, AL

5d•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. The role requires cross-training on all hatchery production positions and learning to operate specific machinery like a Robotic Arm, Box Washer, Stacker, and Restacker, including proper start-up and shutdown procedures. The position also involves cleaning machinery, lifting and moving various weights, and culling chicks.

Requirements

Basic math/counting skills to keep up with flocks and ensure the proper number of stacks on pallets for houses.
Ability to read computer screens to operate machinery.
Willingness to work flexible hours and most holidays.
Willingness to rotate jobs.
Willingness to stand/walk on concrete floors 4 to 5 days per week, 8 to 10 hours per day.
Willingness to work 6 days per week if needed.
Willingness to climb ladders/stairs.
Willingness to work in extreme hot/cold environments.
Willingness and ability to tolerate chick down and the smell of rotten eggs.
Willingness to work with cleaning chemicals.
Willingness to follow all Hatchery Safety rules/regulations.
Willingness to follow all Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Willingness to wear appropriate PPE as required.
Six (6) months of Machine Operator experience in work history or on resume.
Six (6) months of continuous work history with one (1) employer within the past twenty-four (24) months in work history or on resume.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Cross-train on ALL hatchery production positions.
Learn to operate a Robotic Arm, Box Washer, Stacker, and Restacker, including proper start-up and shutdown procedures.
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.
Perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.