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

Tyson Foods • Albertville, AL

94d

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.)
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to cross-train on ALL hatchery production positions.
• Must be able and willing to learn how to operate a Robotic Arm, Box Washer, Stacker, and Restacker.
• Must be willing and able to properly clean machinery.
• Must be willing and able to lift boxes weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to pull pallets (dollies) of stacked boxes weighing up to approximately 500 lbs.
• Must also be willing and able to load/remove baskets and trays weighing 10 lbs. to 15 lbs. from machines.
• Must be willing and able to bend and lift a minimum of 30 lbs. from 6” high to 5'6” high repetitively.
• Must be willing and able to push/pull buggies of eggs weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to cull nonviable chicks from viable chicks.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Fully funded education programs through Upward Academy Online

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing