Cobb - 1st Shift Machine Tech Opr PR04

Tyson Foods•Wadesboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the cleaning, storage, reassembling, testing, and maintenance of hatchery processing machinery. Train operators on proper usage of equipment during processing, making required adjustments; also performs preventive maintenance. The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear 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. 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. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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 fulltime students consecutively for the last 36 months.
Applicants must be available for in person interview.
Must be able to read, write and practice simple math skills.
Six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.
Must use safe lifting techniques.
Must regularly push or pull stacks of chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs.
Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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 and depth perception vision; color vision; peripheral vision; and the ability to adjust focus.
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.
Applicants must be available for in person interview.
Previous work history will not apply to applicants who have been full time students consecutively for the last 36 months.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare robots and hatchery processing machinery and vaccines each morning for the day. (10%)
Perform preventive maintenance checks daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. (10%)
Troubleshoot robots and make repairs and adjustments as needed. (10%)
Monitor chicks for uniformity of beak trim and vaccination. (10%)
Operate robots performing beak trim and vaccination. (40%)
Consult with roboters if there is a problem with the birds they have serviced. (10%)
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice such as: operating a high pressure or water hose, grade and toe trim chicks, operate box strapper, maintain clean and organized work area. (10%)
Operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process and ensuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line.
Monitoring and adjusting machine settings as needed and notifying supervisor if machines should require maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.