Hatchery Technician (1st Shift) — $17.55+/hr, 4‑Day Week

Tyson Foods; Carthage, Center (TX, TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is hiring a Hatchery Worker Labor HY01 to support daily hatchery operations, ensuring production quality and animal welfare. This role requires following procedures, maintaining records, and handling eggs and chicks in a fast-paced environment at our hatchery facility.

The position involves 4-day work weeks with potential weekend/holiday shifts, and requires readiness for early morning hours. Tyson Foods offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent; ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work safely in a production environment.
• Preferred: Hatchery, poultry, manufacturing, agricultural, or production experience; experience operating pallet jacks, tablets, or electronic production systems.

Responsibilities

• Support daily hatchery operations to help achieve production, quality, and animal welfare goals.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain work areas, equipment, and materials for efficient operations.
• Perform production-related activities involving eggs, chicks, supplies, and hatchery materials.
• Monitor chick quality and report concerns or irregularities to leadership.
• Move products, materials, and supplies throughout the facility using approved equipment and safe work practices.
• Accurately document production information and complete required records using paper or electronic systems.
• Assist with routine equipment operation, inspections, and reporting of maintenance needs.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies related to safety, quality assurance, sanitation, biosecurity, animal welfare, and GMPs.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and ready for production activities.
• Work cooperatively with team members and leadership to meet operational objectives.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting changing production demands and departmental priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support hatchery and facility operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Tablets/electronic production systems

Job description

Tyson Foods is hiring a Hatchery Worker Labor HY01 to support daily hatchery operations, ensuring production quality and animal welfare. This role requires following procedures, maintaining records, and handling eggs and chicks in a fast-paced environment at our hatchery facility.

The position involves 4-day work weeks with potential weekend/holiday shifts, and requires readiness for early morning hours. Tyson Foods offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.