Cobb - 1st Shift Machine Tech Opr

Cobb•Wadesboro, NC

4d•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. This position is responsible for operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process and insuring proper ingredients/supplies are being used on the line. Responsible for 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.

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 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.
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.
Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
Ear plugs and ear muffs will be used as needed.
Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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.
Perform preventive maintenance checks daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly.
Troubleshoot robots and make repairs and adjustments as needed.
Monitor chicks for uniformity of beak trim and vaccination.
Operate robots performing beak trim and vaccination.
Consult with roboters if there is a problem with the birds they have serviced.
Operating a high pressure or water hose, grade and toe trim chicks, operate box strapper, maintain clean and organized work area.
Operating machinery to ensure the continuous flow of product thru the production process and insuring 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.