Cobb - Hatchery Worker (night shift)

Tyson Foods•Cleveland, GA

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 work also includes operating hatchery equipment and maintaining sanitation, biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety standards. The position typically averages 40 hours per week. The scheduled workdays are Sunday through Wednesday, including holidays, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until the job is complete. Work schedules may be adjusted or changed based on production needs. The jobsite is a biosecure environment: employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering, and must follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. The role involves working on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Physical tasks include standing for most of the shift, lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling 500–1,000 pounds, overhead lifting, and bending, stooping, walking, balancing, and handling objects and equipment. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, and rubber boots when handling chemicals; ear plugs and earmuffs are used as needed. Chemicals used at the facility include formaldehyde, disinfectant, lubricants, and Virocid. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour, with additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Benefits are available from the first day of full-time hire. The posting notes that internal applicants receive priority consideration. Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.

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 allowable gap is increased to 18 months.
The work-history requirement does not apply to applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species, including chickens, ducks, and birds.
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation, including lifting or moving 50 pounds, pushing or pulling 500–1,000 pounds, and overhead lifting.
Must use safe lifting techniques and work on wet and slippery surfaces.
Must follow applicable safety procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must wear required protective equipment when handling chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience.

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.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, identify safety risks, and address or mitigate them.
Follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.