Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Worker Pull Crew

Tyson Foods•Wadesboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the inspection of chicks in the hatchers to ascertain quality and fitness for processing. The role involves pulling chicks and placing them in boxes for processing, properly disposing of substandard chicks, sanitizing trays and hatchery equipment, and cleaning and disinfecting setters and hatchers. The jobsite is a biosecure environment requiring showering and changing clothing before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species and abide by Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must have at least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no additional job gaps in employment greater than 6 months in the past 36 months.
If applicant has been laid off or providing child or elder care, the employment gap will be increased to 18 months.
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Applicants must be available for in person interview.
Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.).
Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
Must push/pull stacks of chicks weighing up to 500 lbs. (on wheels).
Must regularly lift up to 50 lbs. including overhead reaching.
Regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bend over; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
Ear plugs will be used as needed.
Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.
Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months consecutive work experience with one employer over the past three years with no gaps in employment of over six months.
Exceptions are made for layoffs, attending school, birth of a child, or elder care.
Work history will not apply to applicants when they have been FULL TIME STUDENTS consecutively for the last 36 months.
Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.
Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Pull chicks and operate chick counter; operate tray washer; remove chick boxes from hatchers and place them on belt.
Operate box washer.
Clean chick holding room.
Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters, pad chick boxes, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.