Cobb - Embrex Machine Operator

Tyson Foods•Monticello, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the preparation of Embrex equipment for the inovoject process and the transfer of hatching eggs. Other duties may be assigned. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is 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 (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

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.
Rehire criteria is a minimum waiting period of 180 days.
Rehire Rule of no more than 3 times worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly transfer eggs approximately 1300 times from setter buggies to hatcher trays weighing approximately 30 pounds.
Must regularly pull setter buggies weighing approximately 500-1000 pounds.
Must regularly pull empty farm and setter buggies weighing approximately 200 pounds.
Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms above head; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Must have good communication skills to accurately convey
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.
Ear plugs will be used as needed.
NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed.
Safety glasses are required.
Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies.
Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.
These include, but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.
Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Responsibilities

Preparation of Embrex equipment (15%).
Transfers eggs to Embrex machine approximately 1300 times weighing 30 pounds for vaccination.
Checks for rotten or broken eggs and upside down eggs (15%).
Transfers eggs from setters to hatchers and injects vaccines into eggs per customer order (15%).
Pull setter buggies on casters full of eggs into Embrex room weighing approximately 500 – 1000 pounds (15%).
Cleaning Embrex equipment with a water hose and cleans and disinfects hallway using a pressure washer (15%).
Prepares hatchers to be turned on by attaching necessary information for what is in the machine. (15%).
Being aware of temperatures and turn failures in setters and hatchers.
Properly euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy.
Dispense formaldehyde into containers using all necessary PPE, checks embryo temperatures, pull empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room.
Must be able to read and write to complete daily checklists (10%).