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

Tyson Foods•Albertville, AL

1d•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 such as 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 of boxes and trays, bending, and culling chicks.

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.).
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.
Minimum of six (6) months of machine operator experience.
Minimum of six (6) months of continuous work experience with a single employer within the past twenty-four (24) months.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate hatchery equipment.
Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to Tyson policies and procedures.
Follow all Animal Welfare guidelines.
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.
Read computer screens to operate machinery.
Rotate jobs.
Stand/walk on concrete floors 4 to 5 days per week, 8 to 10 hours per day.
Climb ladders/stairs.
Work in extreme hot/cold environments.
Tolerate chick down and the smell of rotten eggs.
Work with cleaning chemicals.
Follow all Hatchery Safety rules/regulations.
Follow all Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Wear appropriate PPE as required.