Cobb - Hatchery QA Inspector

Tyson Foods•Siloam Springs, AR

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for testing and inspecting quality and practices at all stages of chick processing. The role involves complying with and evaluating statistical data to determine and maintain the reliability of hatchery outgoing quality levels to assure chick quality standards are being met. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
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.
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.
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.
Follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
Identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Weigh and check chick quality for each flock every hour (25%)
Count by-product, 2 boxes per flock. (15%)
Check robots and injects for bad birds. (15%)
Assist in vaccine mixing/ training and check inventory of vaccines weekly. (15%)
Enter hatch summary in the computer on a weekly basis along with compiling and evaluating statically data (20%)
Packs eggs when needed, cleans the vaccine lab, Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)