Hatchery Processing PR01

Tyson Foods•Blairsville, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccinating, and toe trimming. 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 not own and 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. Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Failure to perform this job to above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination.

Requirements

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; 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 perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Proficient in operating the robot and toe trim machine.
Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
Ear plugs and earmuffs will be used as needed.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to not own and avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Process chickens including grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim. (70%)
Operate box washer. (10%)
Operate macerator. (10%)
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area. (10%)