Cobb - 3rd Shift Hatchery Worker (Hatcher Cleaners)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Monticello, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hatchery Worker is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery. The role is based at the Kentucky Hatchery in Monticello, Kentucky, and is scheduled for third shift on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Shifts begin at 9:30 p.m. and continue until the work is complete, averaging 10 hours per shift. The schedule may change based on production needs. Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months. The job is performed in a biosecure hatchery environment. Employees must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except for medical ID jewelry, and body piercings must be covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The position involves regular standing and walking on concrete floors, handling cleaning equipment and chemicals, pulling loaded trays and buggies, and lifting dollies. Work takes place on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, ear plugs, rubber boots, and safety glasses. NIOSH-approved N95 particulate respirators are worn as needed. Disinfectants and foamers are commonly used. Team members are trained in applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment requirements. The company offers paid time off, 401(k) plans, and health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. The role requires the ability to perform its physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last six months.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
Must use safe lifting techniques and be able to regularly pull empty hatcher trays on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds.
Must regularly lift dollies weighing approximately 5 pounds.
Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, and reach above the head.
Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.
Must be able to stand for the majority of the shift, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach, balance, stoop, and talk or hear.
Must have the close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment needed for the job.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize hatchers and hallways using a pressure washer.
Clean and sanitize the holding room, box room, and approximately 200 dollies weighing up to approximately 5 pounds each.
Pull approximately 42 buggies of empty hatcher trays back to the hatcher rooms; trays weigh approximately 150 pounds as described in the duties section.
Read, write, and record data from setters and hatchers every three hours.
Pull approximately 36 stacks of 40 chick boxes for the Pull Crew.
Properly euthanize weak or ill chicks in accordance with company policy, when assigned.
Perform breakouts, enter data into CHS and EDM, wash troughs, occasionally clean setter tops, and assist the Pull Crew when needed.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety policies and procedures; identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.