Cobb - Hatchery Worker (night shift)

Tyson Foods•Cleveland, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Worker is responsible for cleaning the chick room, setting up Sexor counters, transferring baby chicks from hatchers to the chick room, setting eggs, and loading and unloading egg and chick trucks. The role averages approximately 40 hours per week, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until the job is complete. The regular schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, including holidays, and may change based on production needs. Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule. This role is performed in a biosecure facility. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must agree to avoid contact with avian species and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The position involves standing for most of the shift on concrete floors, working on wet and slippery surfaces, and working in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots when handling chemicals; earplugs and earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Employees are expected to follow safety procedures, identify safety risks, and address or mitigate them.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months in the past 36 months. For applicants laid off or providing child or elder care, the permitted gap is up to 18 months. This work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must use safe lifting techniques, lift or move 50 pounds, push or pull 500–1,000 pounds, and perform overhead lifting.
Must be able to stand for most of the shift and perform duties involving walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, balancing, stooping, bending, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lockout/Tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize hatchery equipment using high-pressure and regular water hoses.
Transfer baby chicks from hatching baskets to chick boxes.
Monitor and record temperatures in hatchers and setters.
Set eggs.
Pad chick boxes and follow the fogging schedule.
Operate the macerator, chick counter, and tray washer.
Clean out and break down hatchers for sanitation.
Maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, and keep the work area clean and organized.
Load and unload egg and chick trucks.