Cobb - Hatchery Worker (night shift)

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a team member for the 2nd shift to work in the hatchery environment. The role involves cleaning the chick room, transferring chicks, and assisting with egg handling and truck loading/unloading. Physical tasks and strict biosecurity requirements apply.

Responsibilities include maintaining hatchery temperatures, following safety guidelines, and ensuring a clean, compliant work area. Training and PPE are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Cleaning and sanitizing hatchery equipment using water hose and protective gear.
• Transferring baby chicks from hatching baskets to chick boxes.
• Monitoring temperatures in hatchers and setters to ensure proper conditions.
• Setting eggs and loading/unloading eggs and chick trucks.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all hatchery equipment using a high pressure and regular water hose.
• Transferring baby chicks from hatching baskets to Chick boxes.
• Monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters.
• Set eggs.
• Pad Chick boxes, follow fogging schedule, operate macerator, operate chick counter, operate tray washer, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Job description

Management Level:

Class 2

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level = 6 attendance points and 6 months in current area unless the TM is promoting, then less than 6 months in current area is allowable.This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.

Schedule: Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, including holidays until job is complete .

Hours: Beginning 6:00 p.m. until job is complete . Typically, these positions average 40 hours a week. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for the cleaning of the chick room, setting up the Sexor counters, transferring baby chicks from the hatchers to the chick room, setting eggs and loading and unloading of egg/chick trucks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize all hatchery equipment using a high pressure and regular water hose. (10%)
• Transferring baby chicks from hatching baskets to Chick boxes (50%)
• Monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters. (10%)
• Set eggs. (10%)
• Pad Chick boxes, follow fogging schedule, operate macerator, operate chick counter, operate tray washer, cleanout/break down hatchers for Sanitation maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, and maintain a clean an organized work area. (20%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must be able to life/move 50 lbs. and must be able to push/pull 500-1000 lbs. Overhead lifting is required. Required to work on wet and slippery surfaces each day. 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 vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.

• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. Ear plugs and earmuffs will be used as needed.

• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility, disinfectant, lubricants and Virocid.

Safety: Team Member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Lock out Tag out, and Personal Protective equipment. Team Member is expected to identify, address, and mitigate safety related risks.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

Yes

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.

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.

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.

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