Cobb - QA Inspector

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Lafayette, TN

About The Position

The QA Inspector is responsible for ensuring requested customer services are met and maintaining accurate inventories of supplies used to service day-old chickens, including by-product vaccine inventory. The role keeps the by-product lab clean and organized in accordance with sanitation monitoring protocols and assists with day-one processing and vaccine mixing as needed. The inspector remains until the processing department is finished; leaving early requires manager approval. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with a schedule effective January 3, 2027 listing Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The shift begins at 4:00 a.m. and continues until the job is complete. The position typically averages 40 hours per week, includes working holidays, and may change according to production needs. Applicants must have had no disciplinary actions within the last six months.

Requirements

At least 6 months of related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and perform simple math.
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.
Must be willing to shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the biosecure facility.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid avian species and to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Data entry skills.
Excel experience.

Responsibilities

Process chickens by grading, vaccinating, operating the beak-trimming robot, dubbing and despurring males, and performing toe trims.
Weigh chicks and check chick quality for each house.
Check chick quality according to the percentage of the total number of boxes.
Check for improper injections.
Operate the gas box, cut vitamin gel, operate the Coccivac machine, and maintain a clean and organized work area as assigned.
Verify daily processing orders on the board.
Enter hatchery monitoring data for chick weights and breakout data.
Assist the processing crew when needed.
Euthanize weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Occasionally operate a high-pressure or regular water hose.
Maintain accurate inventories of supplies and by-product vaccines.
Keep the by-product lab clean and organized in compliance with sanitation monitoring protocols.
Assist with day-one processing and vaccine mixing when needed.
Stay until the processing department is finished unless a manager approves leaving early.
Identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks and follow applicable safety policies and procedures.