Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Worker Labor

Tyson Foods•Wadesboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the inspection of chicks in the hatchers to ascertain quality and fitness for processing. The role involves pulling chicks and placing them in boxes for processing, properly disposing of substandard chicks, sanitizing trays and hatchery equipment, and cleaning and disinfecting setters and hatchers. The job requires adherence to strict biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines, including showering and changing clothing before entering the facility, and avoiding contact with avian species. The work environment includes wet, slippery surfaces and can be hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold. Personal Protective Equipment is required when handling chemicals. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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 push/pull stacks of chicks weighing up to 500 lbs. (on wheels).
Must regularly lift up to 50 lbs. including overhead reaching.
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.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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

Pull chicks and operate chick counter; operate tray washer; remove chick boxes from hatchers and place them on belt.
Operate box washer.
Clean chick holding room.
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters, pad chick boxes, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
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.