FAIRPLAINS HATCHERY: 1st Shift Hatchery Operator HY01

Tyson Foods•North Wilkesboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Operator works at Tyson’s Fairplains hatchery and performs a range of production and equipment-related duties. The role involves working in damp, warm conditions and maintaining a safe, clean, organized work area. Operators conduct and document machine checks, start generators, perform basic machine maintenance when operational issues arise, and communicate equipment or operational concerns to management and maintenance personnel. The position may require working independently, including alone, and performing duties at either hatchery location. The schedule is listed as 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. Pay is $17.20 per hour. Candidates must have six months of documented work history within the last 12 months and be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively. Employees must follow Tyson safety policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least six months of work history within the last 12 months, documented in the application work history and/or resume; experience may be combined across employers.
Ability to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work effectively in damp and warm conditions.
Ability to lift, push, and pull 40 pounds or more regularly.
Ability to stand for the duration of a shift, typically 10 hours 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.
Must wear a respirator when dispensing formaldehyde and be clean-shaven where it seals against the face; beard growth may not exceed 24 hours. Mustaches are permitted only if trimmed and cropped outside the corners of the mouth to ensure a proper seal.
Must be willing and able to perform the job’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Pull and grade chicks.
Conduct breakouts.
Wash trays and equipment.
Move buggies and clean work areas.
Place chickens in houses.
Mix vaccines and dispense formaldehyde.
Operate Embrex machines.
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 needed, including on shifts where working alone may be necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by management or administration, including duties at both hatchery locations.
Observe Tyson policies and procedures and maintain safe work practices.