FAIRPLAINS HATCHERY: 1st Shift Hatchery Operator HY01

Tyson Foods•N Wilkesboro, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Operator performs a range of hatchery and production duties at Fairplains Hatchery and may be assigned duties at either of two hatchery locations. The role requires working in damp and warm conditions, maintaining a safe and orderly work area, conducting and documenting machine checks, starting generators, and performing basic machine maintenance when operational issues arise. The operator communicates equipment and operational concerns to management and maintenance personnel and may need to work independently, including alone. The position pays $17.20 per hour. The listed schedule is Sunday 6 a.m.–4 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 3 a.m.–11 a.m.; and Friday 3 a.m.–9 a.m. Shift times and days may vary with production needs, and holiday work is sometimes required. The typical shift is 10 hours, including two unpaid 30-minute breaks. Applicants must have six months of documented work history within the past 12 months, shown in the application work history and/or résumé. Candidates must be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively. Employees must follow Tyson policies and safety procedures and perform other duties as assigned. Required certifications or licenses to obtain and maintain include Lockout/Tagout Certification, Pallet Jack Certification, and a Moffett License. A respirator is required when dispensing formaldehyde, and employees must be clean-shaven where it seals against the face, subject to the stated mustache restrictions.

Requirements

At least six months of work history within the past 12 months, documented in the application work history and/or résumé; experience may be combined across employers.
Ability to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work in damp and warm conditions.
Ability to lift, push, and pull 40 pounds or more regularly.
Ability to stand for the duration of a typical 10-hour shift, including two unpaid 30-minute breaks.
Ability to bend, twist, turn, reach, and move continuously to monitor and maintain production flow.
Strong hand-eye coordination.
Ability to perform frequent lifting, pulling, pushing, squatting, climbing, bending, reaching, and rolling buggies.
Ability to work varying shifts, hours, and days as needed, including occasional holidays.
Ability to obtain and maintain Lockout/Tagout Certification, Pallet Jack Certification, and a Moffett License.
Ability to wear a respirator when dispensing formaldehyde and meet facial-hair requirements for a proper respirator seal.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Pull and grade chicks, conduct breakouts, wash trays and equipment, move buggies, clean work areas, and place chickens in houses.
Mix vaccines and dispense formaldehyde while following respirator requirements.
Operate Embrex machines and assist with egg traying and egg setting.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area free of clutter and tripping hazards.
Conduct machine checks according to established procedures and document findings.
Start generators and perform basic machine maintenance when operational issues arise.
Communicate equipment and operational concerns to management and maintenance personnel.
Work independently as required, including when working alone.
Perform other duties as assigned by management, including duties at either hatchery location.
Follow Tyson policies and procedures and observe safety requirements.