Cobb – Hatchery Processing – 1st Shift - Full Time – Timpson, TX 75975

Tyson Foods•Timpson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing chicks, cleaning/sanitizing of the processing areas and equipment by performing all essential duties. Other duties may be assigned. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
Regularly required to stand majority of shift on a concrete floor; walk; sit’ and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth per caption; and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Transferring chicks from boxes to grading wheel; grading newly hatched chicks for defects; operating, setting up and cleaning robot; de-toeing chicks according to customer order; administering coccivac according to customer order; Day One Processing (70%)
Operating a high pressure and regular water hose to clean and sanitize chick room, maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizer, operating box washer, preparation of chick room; papering chick boxes; maintaining a clean and organized work area. (30%)