Cobb - Hatchery Processing Labor - Bear Hollow Farm

Tyson Foods•Pineville, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position at Bear Hollow Farm is responsible for inspecting eggs to determine their quality and fitness for incubation, processing day-old chicks, and cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery and equipment. The work includes grading and preparing eggs, handling and processing chicks, entering data on a touchscreen tablet, and maintaining sanitary conditions throughout the facility. Additional duties may include fertility checks, helping sort pedigree eggs, covering egg driver or hatchery monitor duties, and maintaining vehicles and work areas. The schedule is Monday and Tuesday from 7:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 5:10 a.m. to 3:05 p.m., and Friday from 5:10 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.; it may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift position. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. The job is performed in a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility, avoid contact with avian species as agreed, and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. Company-provided clothing and footwear are supplied. The role involves standing for most of the shift, handling eggs and chicks, lifting and stacking chick boxes, and pushing or pulling boxes and wheeled carts. Work takes place on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes ear plugs, safety goggles and/or glasses, a face shield, chemical-resistant gloves, a waterproof apron, rubber boots, and a company-provided facial covering. Commonly used chemicals include formaldehyde, peroxide, disinfectants, vehicle fluids, and lubricants. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation and follow applicable safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months; the gap allowance is increased to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months are exempt from the previous-work-history requirement.
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 use safe lifting techniques and be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must wear required personal protective equipment and company-provided clothing and footwear.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.
Priority consideration is provided to internal applicants.

Responsibilities

Grade eggs while placing them in trays and inspect for defects such as shell color, texture, and cracks.
Transfer pedigree eggs without mixing hen numbers and place substandard eggs in containers for disposal.
Pack eggs in cases for international orders.
Process day-old chicks by counting, vaccinating, wing banding, delivering them within the complex, and entering data using a touchscreen tablet.
Operate the tray washer and use a high-pressure sprayer and/or water hose to clean and sanitize setters, hatchers, egg rooms, chick-processing areas, and hatchery vehicles.
Collect weekly hatchery monitoring samples, including air plates and swabs, and fumigate specified facility areas as required.
Hold eggs before a shielded light to determine fertility.
Assist egg drivers with sorting pedigree eggs by line and hen and placing hatching eggs in buggies.
Cover egg driver and/or hatchery monitor duties during absences.
Check vehicle fluid levels, filters, and tire pressure, and clean and disinfect vehicles to remove debris.
Maintain a clean and organized work and break area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.