HAYS HATCHERY: 1st Shift Hatchery Worker Labor HY01

Tyson•Hays, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Worker performs hatchery production tasks, including pulling and grading chicks, breakouts, washing trays and machines, moving buggies, cleaning, placing chickens in houses, mixing vaccine, dispensing formaldehyde, operating Embrex machines, and helping tray and set eggs. Work may vary by day and hours, and the worker may be asked to perform other jobs at either hatchery or other duties assigned by administration. Some shifts may require working independently or alone. The position pays $17.20 per hour and is on the first shift, scheduled 4:45 AM–3:45 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, alternating between Thursdays and Saturdays. Holiday work is sometimes required, and flexibility to help on different days and hours is expected. The worker must follow safety policies and procedures, maintain an organized work area free of clutter and tripping hazards, perform machine checks and document findings, start generators, and complete some machine maintenance when issues arise. The worker must communicate with management and maintenance about problems. The work takes place in damp and warm conditions and involves standing for the duration of the shift, typically 10 hours, with two unpaid 30-minute breaks. Physical tasks include lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, climbing, bending, reaching, twisting, turning, and rolling buggies. Required equipment and protective wear include water- or skid-proof footwear, ear protection, and a hair bonnet and beard guard as applicable. A respirator must be worn when dispensing formaldehyde, subject to the specified facial-hair restrictions. Applicants must have at least six months of documented work history within the last 12 months, recorded in the application work history and/or resume. Applicants must be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. Lockout/tagout certification and pallet jack and Moffett licenses must be obtained. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

At least six months of documented work history within the last 12 months, recorded in the application work history and/or resume.
Ability to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, and communicate effectively.
Ability to work in damp and warm conditions.
Ability to lift and push more than 40 pounds.
Ability to stand for the duration of a shift, usually 10 hours, with two unpaid 30-minute breaks.
Ability to bend, twist, turn, reach, squat, climb, pull, push, lift, and roll buggies; good hand-eye coordination.
Must obtain lockout/tagout certification and pallet jack and Moffett licenses.
Must wear a respirator when dispensing formaldehyde; facial hair must comply with the stated respirator restrictions.
Must be willing to work varying days and hours, including occasional holidays.

Responsibilities

Pull, grade, and perform breakouts on chicks.
Wash trays and machines, clean work areas, and move buggies.
Place chickens in houses; mix vaccine and dispense formaldehyde.
Operate Embrex machines and help tray and set eggs.
Perform other jobs as requested by management at either hatchery and other duties assigned by administration.
Follow safety policies and procedures and keep the work area organized and free of clutter and tripping hazards.
Perform machine checks, follow instructions, and document findings.
Start generators and perform some machine maintenance when issues arise.
Communicate issues to management and maintenance.
Complete tasks independently, including working alone on some shifts.