Cobb - Hatchery Lead Egg Room - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson Foods•Pineville, MO

23h•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily supervision of the team members engaged in the activities of pick up, delivery, inspection, and sanitation of eggs, inventory and storage of eggs under controlled conditions, inspecting eggs to ascertain quality and fitness for incubation, and cleaning/sanitizing hatchery and equipment while performing the same duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly lift and stack chick boxes (wheeled dolly) weighing up to 15 pounds and will occasionally be required to push or pull stacks of boxes up to 125 pounds.
Will occasionally be required to pull/push 500 to 1000 pounds (wheeled carts).
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; bend/stoop; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and assists workers preparing eggs for incubation by grading eggs while traying to observe for defects such as shell color, texture, cracks, etc.; transferring pedigree eggs without mixing hen numbers, placing substandard eggs (broken, dirty, etc.) in container for disposal, packing eggs in cases for international orders, and entering data using a touch screen tablet (50%)
Supervises and assists workers in the maintenance of a sanitary environment by operating tray washer, operating high pressure sprayer and/or water hose to clean and sanitize setters, hatchers, egg rooms, chick processing area, and hatchery vehicles, performing the collection of weekly hatchery monitoring samples including air plates and swabs, and fumigating specified areas of facility as required (20%)
Obtains information on international orders, prepares paperwork according to Export Order Form (EOF), creates required labels, and ensures that orders are started in a timely manner to complete order by deadline (10%)
Monitors and maintains incubation equipment by calibrating the controls and hatchery environment for proper temperature and humidity levels and reports issues as needed (10%)
Must be willing to achieve and maintain a respirator certification: TMs must remain clean shaven during all scheduled work hours. (100%)
Lead positions must currently have and consistently maintain 4 attendance points or less. (100%)
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Performing duties of hatchery clerical, egg driver, and hatchery monitor; maintain inventory and order supplies as needed maintain vehicle by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris; and maintains a clean and organized work/break area. (10%)