Cobb - Hatchery Maintenance Generalist

Tyson•Siloam Springs, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for cleaning, storing, reassembling, testing, and maintaining hatchery processing machinery. The employee trains operators on proper equipment usage during processing, makes required adjustments, and performs preventative maintenance. Other duties may be assigned. The role is based at the Siloam Springs Hatchery and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday; the work schedule may change based on production needs. It is identified as first shift. Starting wage is $23.70 per hour, plus shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Priority consideration is provided to internal applicants first. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Annual respirator certification testing is required. Employees must follow safety policies, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and personal protective equipment procedures, and identify and mitigate safety risks. The job involves regular standing for most of the shift on a concrete floor, walking, handling tools and controls, reaching, balancing, bending, stooping, and talking or hearing. Employees must use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds. Work may involve wet and slippery surfaces and hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Safety glasses, goggles, a clear grinder shield, welding helmet, and rubber or chemical gloves are required; a waterproof apron and rubber boots are occasionally required, ear plugs are used as needed, and NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are worn as needed. Commonly used chemicals include lubricants, formaldehyde, and disinfectants.

Requirements

At least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional employment gaps greater than six months within the last 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing eldercare or childcare, the allowable gap is increased to 18 months. This work-history criterion does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must obtain lockout/tagout certification.
Must obtain and maintain respirator certification, including annual testing.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and regularly bending, stooping, and reaching above the head.
Must follow safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and maintain the preventative maintenance program, including greasing motors and lubricating chains on the tray wash, buggy wash, and box wash, and performing preventative maintenance on setters and hatchers before each set or transfer.
Assist the maintenance supervisor with duties.
Change single-phase and three-phase motors.
Calibrate hatchers and setters.
Empty the offal tank.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include on-call work, calibrating chemical-dispensing pumps, and dispensing formaldehyde.
Train operators on proper equipment usage during processing, make required equipment adjustments, and clean, store, reassemble, test, and maintain hatchery processing machinery.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.