Hatchery Worker

Cobb UK Limited; North Tuddenham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a hatchery operative to support day-to-day hatchery operations. You will monitor eggs, oversee incubation, assist with hatching, and transfer chicks with care while maintaining accurate records and clean work areas.

Applicants must provide a five-year work history, pass a colour vision test, and work with minimal supervision. This on-site role offers a standard shift and aligns with Tyson Foods' quality standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of work history must be provided.
• Must be able to pass a colour vision test.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Egg management: monitor and maintain optimal conditions for eggs in incubators.
• Incubation oversight: manage incubation with specified temperature and humidity.
• Hatching assistance: monitor and assist hatching with timely intervention.
• Chick care: transfer chicks to appropriate areas with care.
• Health checks: perform basic health inspections on chicks and address abnormalities.
• Record keeping: log hatch rates and incubation observations.
• Sanitization: maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
• Communication: report issues to supervisor promptly.
• Follow protocols: adhere to established hatchery procedures.

Skills

Colour vision

Job description

Job Details: Main responsibilities

This integral role involves various tasks within the hatchery process, ensuring the well‑being of poultry and contributing to the overall success of our operations.

• Egg Management: Monitor and maintain optimal conditions for eggs in incubators.
• Incubation Oversight: Manage the incubation process, maintaining specified temperature and humidity levels.
• Hatching Assistance: Monitor and assist in the hatching process, providing timely intervention when necessary.
• Chick Care: Handle and transfer chicks with care to appropriate areas.
• Health Checks: Conduct basic health inspections on chicks, promptly addressing any abnormalities.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of hatch rates, incubation conditions, and observations.
• Sanitization: Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, incubators, and work areas.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members to coordinate tasks and maintain a smooth workflow.
• Adherence to Protocols: Follow established protocols and procedures to ensure hatchery operations meet high standards.
• Communication: Report any issues or deviations from standard procedures to the supervisor promptly.

About you Applicants MUST be able to provide a five year work history. Due to the nature of the role, it is necessary to have full colour vision. You will be required to take a colour blindness test. Capable of working with minimum supervision. Personable and friendly. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: Standard Shift Hourly (United Kingdom)

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. Our team members make the difference.

If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business.

We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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