Cobb - Hatchery Maintenance Generalist

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Siloam Springs, AR

4d•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 preventive maintenance. Other duties may be assigned. The role is based at the Siloam Springs Hatchery and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 6:00 a.m. and continuing until 2:00 p.m. or until the job is complete. The schedule may change based on production needs, and the position includes working holidays. 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 for medical ID jewelry, and body piercings must be 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. Respirator certification must be obtained and maintained through annual testing. The successful candidate must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months; the posting also mentions a point-level requirement but does not provide its value.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must obtain lockout/tagout certification.
Must obtain and maintain respirator certification through annual testing.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly bend, stoop, and reach above the head; the role also requires standing for most of the shift, walking, handling tools or controls, reaching, balancing, and talking or hearing.
Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and maintain the preventive maintenance program, including greasing motors and lubricating chains on tray, buggy, and box washers, as well as preventive 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.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements; identify, address, and mitigate safety risks.
Train operators on proper equipment use during processing and make required equipment adjustments.
Clean, store, reassemble, test, and maintain hatchery processing machinery.