Blood Collector Opr GO01, 1st Shift Full-Time, Forest Growout (MLO)

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 49,489,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Mississippi seeks a vaccine operations worker to drive a company vehicle, spray vaccine on live chickens, and manage data and samples for delivery. The role requires lifting 75+ lbs, maintaining equipment, and working with management to ensure safety and biosecurity standards.

Must have a valid MS driver’s license, no more than two moving violations, and reside within 30 miles of the facility. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; non-DOT driver experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Operator experience with one employer in prior 12 months is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with managers and team members in spoken and written form.
• Physical stamina to carry 75+ lb vaccine backpack and work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to grower farms to spray vaccine on live chickens.
• Record and maintain required data as directed.
• Mix vaccine, load supplies for transport, weigh product and prepare samples for delivery.
• Sanitize vehicle and equipment, perform vehicle inspections, load/unload trays of product.

Skills

Operator experience

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Work hours Monday through Friday; 7 am to 5 pm with flexibility; 40 to 45 hours a week; $17.30/ hour; minimal weekend and holiday work required; weekly attendance incentive offered

This position will be responsible for driving the company vehicle to grower farms to spray vaccine on live chickens. Record and maintain all required data as directed. Mix vaccine, load supplies for transport, weigh product, pull blood samples and cook fat samples and prepare for delivery. Sanitize vehicle and equipment, perform vehicle inspections, and load and unload trays of product by hand. This position reports to the Broiler Manager.

Responsibilities

• 1. Must be able to report to work promptly and regularly.
• 2. Must be able to take directions from management and work well with others.
• 3. Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately; react to change productively, and handle all other tasks as assigned.
• 4. Must be willing to lift and handle product up to 10 lbs.
• 5. Must be willing to lift and carry vaccine backpack in excess of 75 lbs.
• 6. Must be willing to walk, climb, bend, stoop and work at a fast pace.
• 7. Must be willing to perform other housekeeping tasks.
• 8. Must adhere to all Tyson Foods policies to include Animal Welfare and Bio-Security guidelines.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 1. Must be willing to communicate with managers and Team Members both orally, verbally and in writing as requires.
• 2. Must have physical ability and endurance to carry vaccine backpack in excess of 75 lbs.

Working Conditions

• 1. Must be able to work in inclement conditions.

Requirements

Must have 6 months Operator experience with one employer in the previous 12-months. Non-DOT driver experience preferred. High school degree or equivalent.

Must Have

Valid MS Driver's license with no more than two moving violations to include no DUIT and DWI convictions ever to obtain and maintain Tyson Operator's Permit; Biosecurity requirements must be met. Selected candidate must live in a 30-mile radius from facility.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Rehire Criteria

• Former Tyson Team Members must be separated from the company for a minimum of 180 calendar days.
• Also, if you have worked at Tyson 3 times or more you will not be eligible for rehire.
• Applicants that complete an application and do not meet the criteria described in this statement will be removed from the application process.

Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild or exotic fowl to be considered.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Hourly Applicants ONLY

You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. 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.

Benefits

We provide our team members and their families with

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more.

Unsolicited Assistance

Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

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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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