Cobb - Hatchery Pull Crew

Tyson•Siloam Springs, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the pulling of chicks and preparing chicks for processing; properly disposes of substandard chicks. Washing and disinfecting of the pull room. 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. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all Safety procedures.

Requirements

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Applicant must have at least six consecutive months of work experience with the same employer and no additional gaps in employment greater than six months with the last 36 months.
If applicant was laid-off, providing eldercare or childcare, the six month gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history criteria will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly remove hatcher basket from stack of 15 high (overhead lifting) weighing 20-25lbs .
Must regularly lift and stack chick boxes (wheeled dolly) weighing up to 12 pounds and will occasionally be required to push or pull stacks of boxes up to 125 pounds .
Will regularly be required to pull/push 500 to 1000 pounds (wheeled carts).
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk majority of shift (concrete floor); sit; use hands to handle or feel objects and controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; climbing/ladder usage; talk or hear; drive a vehicle within the farm complex.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.
Ear plugs will be used as required.
NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Removing new chicks from hatchery baskets loading them onto a belt (25%)
Removing/stacking newly counted chicks from conveyer belt after being place in chick box (25%)
Transferring dirty basket into the tray washer; removing and disinfecting clean basket from tray washer. (25%)
Cleaning and disinfecting pull room. (10%)
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, operates box washer, placing new pads into empty chick boxes for the following day, maintains a clean and organized work area, assisting with nightly laundry as needed. (15%)