HAYS HATCHERY: 1st Shift Hatchery Worker Labor HY01

Tyson Foods•Hays, NC

About The Position

The Hatchery Worker position pays $17.20 per hour and works a first-shift schedule, generally 4:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, alternating between Thursdays and Saturdays. Holiday work is sometimes required, and employees must be willing to work different days and hours as needed. Shifts are usually 10 hours, with two unpaid 30-minute breaks. The role involves hatchery production tasks and cleaning, including pulling and grading chicks, breakouts, washing trays and machines, moving buggies, placing chickens in houses, mixing vaccine, dispensing formaldehyde, operating Embrex machines, helping tray and set eggs, and other duties assigned by management. Work may take place at either of two hatcheries, and some shifts may require working independently. The worker must maintain a safe, organized work area and follow Tyson policies and procedures. The job requires working in damp, warm conditions and performing physically demanding tasks, including standing for the shift and lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching, and rolling buggies. Required equipment and protective gear include water- and skid-proof footwear, an electric hand jack, and, as needed or required, gloves, hearing protection, a hair bonnet, a beard guard, and a respirator when dispensing formaldehyde. Employees must obtain lockout/tagout certification and pallet jack and Moffett licenses. Applicants must document at least six months of work history within the last 12 months in their application work history and/or resume. They must be able to understand labels, read recipes, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and meet the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least six months of documented work history within the last 12 months.
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 about 10 hours.
Ability to bend, twist, turn, squat, climb, reach, and pull, push, and roll buggies.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work different days and hours as needed, including occasional holidays.
Ability to obtain lockout/tagout certification and pallet jack and Moffett licenses.
Must wear a respirator when dispensing formaldehyde; facial hair must meet the stated respirator requirements.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Pull and grade chicks and perform breakouts.
Wash trays and machines, clean work areas, and keep them organized and free of clutter and tripping hazards.
Move buggies and help tray and set eggs.
Place chickens in houses.
Mix vaccine and dispense formaldehyde.
Operate Embrex machines.
Perform machine checks, follow instructions, and document findings.
Start generators and perform some machine maintenance when issues arise.
Communicate issues to management and maintenance.
Work independently when required, including on shifts with no other worker present.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration or management, including work at either hatchery.
Follow safety requirements and Tyson policies and procedures.