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

Tyson Foods•Timpson, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position processes chicks and cleans and sanitizes processing areas and equipment. Work includes transferring chicks from boxes to a grading wheel, grading newly hatched chicks for defects, operating, setting up and cleaning a robot, de-toeing chicks, and administering Coccivac according to customer orders. Processing duties account for approximately 70% of the work. Other duties, which may change or be assigned at any time, account for approximately 30% and include cleaning and sanitizing the chick room, maintaining foot pans and hand sanitizer, operating a box washer, preparing the chick room, papering chick boxes, and keeping the work area clean and organized. The schedule is approximately 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with alternating Tuesday/Friday off each week. The schedule includes holidays and may change based on production needs. After January 1, 2027, the schedule is expected to include Sundays. Starting wage is $17.45 per hour, with additional shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. The jobsite is biosecure. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is not permitted except medical ID jewelry, and body piercings must be covered by appropriate clothing. Candidates must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The role involves working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold conditions. Safety procedures and required personal protective equipment must be followed. Commonly used chemicals include formaldehyde, disinfectants, and lubricants. Candidates must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 pounds and lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 pounds using safe lifting techniques.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to avoid avian species and sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare agreements and guidelines.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must use required personal protective equipment when handling chemicals.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transfer chicks from boxes to a grading wheel.
Grade newly hatched chicks for defects.
Operate, set up, and clean the robot.
De-toe chicks according to customer orders.
Administer Coccivac according to customer orders.
Clean and sanitize the chick room and processing areas and equipment.
Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizer.
Operate the box washer and prepare the chick room.
Paper chick boxes and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures; identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.