Cobb - Hatchery Worker (Pull Crew)

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Timpson (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

More benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Cobb Timpson Hatchery, Timpson, TX is seeking a 2nd shift sanitation worker. You will clean hatchery areas, remove chicks from hatchers, and adhere to strict biosecurity guidelines.

Schedule is Sunday to Wednesday, 7:00 pm–5:00 am, with potential changes based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour plus additional shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends. The role emphasizes safety, PPE use, and physical tasks such as lifting and standing for long

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be willing to follow biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Pitches chickens onto belt and handles hatcher baskets (20-25 lbs).
• Operate high pressure and regular water hose, run chick counter, prep chick room and clean/sanitize chick room and hall, maintain a clean and organized work area.

Job description

Management Level:

Class 2

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

Location: Cobb Timpson Hatchery, Timpson, TX

Hiring Requirements:

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex. Priority consideration will be provided to these applicants first. If local Team Members are not selected, Team Members from other locations or external applicants will then be reviewed for consideration.

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.

Starting Pay : $18.45 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday
Hours: approximately 7:00 pm – 5:00 am
Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Summary :

This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing hatchery areas including chick room, main hall. Remove chicks from hatchers when ready to process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pitches chickens onto belt. Must take hatcher basket off stack of 15 high. Each basket weighs 20-25 lbs. (70%)
• These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Operating a high pressure and regular water hose; running chick counter, setting eggs, prepping chick room and cleaning/sanitizing chick room and hall, maintaining a clean and organized work area. (30%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements

• The jobsite is a bio secure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the job site except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with 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.

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

• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly push or pull 500 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs. While performing the duties if this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift on a concrete floor; walk; sit’ and 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 per caption; and the ability to adjust focus.
• Tools and Equipment:
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, earmuffs and/or ear plugs, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility. Also used is disinfectants and sanitizing solution, and lubricants.
• Safety: Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.
• Mask policy will be in accordance with any local, state, or federal requirements but will be provided to any Team Member wishing to wear a mask.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

• 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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