TYSON FOODS, HAYES HATCHERY: Hatchery Worker HY01

Tyson Foods•Hays, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Worker position at Tyson Foods, Hayes Hatchery, involves performing various tasks related to hatchery operations, including handling chicks, operating and maintaining machinery, and ensuring a safe and organized work environment. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work in specific environmental conditions, and adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment. Tyson Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one and emphasizes a culture focused on attracting, growing, rewarding, and retaining talent. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for disabilities.

Requirements

Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work in damp/warm conditions
Must be able to lift/push 40 plus pounds
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Must have good hand/eye coordination
Must be able to obtain lockout tagout certification
Must be able to obtain forklift license
Must be able to obtain moffett license
Wear PPE ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair bonnet and beard guard (if desired)
Must wear respirator when dispensing formaldehyde (MUST NOT HAVE A BEARD older than 24 hours and mustache must be trimmed at the corners of your mouth)
Water/skid proof footwear
Rehires are subject to a 91-day wait period, determined from their last date of employment, to apply for FRESH PLANT
Candidates that have worked for Tyson Foods or Tyson Affiliates 3 or more times will not be eligible for rehire

Responsibilities

Perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
Perform other duties as tasked by administration
Work in damp/warm conditions
Lift/push 40 plus pounds
Perform other jobs as requested by management at both hatcheries
Ensure safety and be responsible for keeping work area free of clutter and/or tripping hazard and always organized
Perform machine checks such as, follow instructions and document findings
Start generators, and complete some maintenance on machines when issues arise
Communicate with management and maintenance when issues arise
Complete tasks independently (some shifts may require working alone)
Pull chicks
Grade chicks
Perform breakouts
Wash trays and machines
Move buggies
Clean
Place chickens in the houses
Mix vaccine
Dispense formaldehyde
Run embrex machines (which will work various hours and days)
Help tray, and set eggs
Stand duration of shift (usually 10 hours with two unpaid 30-minute breaks)
Bend, twist, and turn body from side to side to see and keep up product in work area
Lift, pull, push, squat, climb, bend, reach, roll buggies