Lead for Catch Crew Team 1 - 1st Shift - Forest (MS) Live Haul

Tyson Foods; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Forest, Mississippi is seeking a Lead LP04 to support the Catch Crew Team 1 (and Team 2). The role is on the 1st shift with base pay of $23.50 per hour plus additional pay for great attendance.

You will assist the Supervisor, coordinate daily tasks, and help ensure safety and animal welfare guidelines are followed. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of operator experience and 6 months in a lead/utility/maintenance role, with preference for 1 year in related operations.

Qualifications

• Six months of Operator experience with one employer in the last twelve months (REQUIRED).
• Six months of Lead or Utility or maintenance experience (REQUIRED).
• One year of operational (Feed Mill/Hatchery/Growout/Live Haul) experience (PREFERRED).
• High School diploma or equivalent (PREFERRED).
• Holiday and Weekend Work may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tyson Non-DOT Operator's permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in coordinating daily responsibilities and ensure instructions are carried out timely and correctly.
• Monitor all equipment and notify supervisor of maintenance needs while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Support catch crew operations with safe handling of nets and live birds as needed.
• Perform catch machine operation tasks including deploying and retrieving nets and supplies.
• Work in contract grower houses in hot, dusty environments.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without accommodation.

Skills

Operator experience

Lead supervision

Safety awareness

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Catch machine operation

Job description

Job Details

Role: Lead LP04

Team: Catch Crew Team 1 (apply to same position for Team 2 as well)

Shift: 1st Shift

Base Pay: $23.50 per hour plus possibility of additional pay for great attendance

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for assisting the Supervisor in coordination of the daily responsibilities of the department by ensuring the Supervisor's instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out timely and correctly.
• This position will also monitor all equipment to insure it is working properly and notify the supervisor of any needed maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
• The catch crew team is responsible for working safely and ensuring animal welfare guidelines are met when assisting with catch machine operations by proper placement and handling of equipment and live bird handling as needed.
• Catch crew members perform a variety of hands-on tasks throughout the catch machine operation process: Deploying and retrieving nets or other supplies needed in catch machine process and proper chicken handling when necessary to complete catch process.
• Catch crew work includes working in contract grower houses to include warm, hot, and dusty work environments.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of Operator experience with 1 employer over the last twelve (12) months REQUIRED.
• Six (6) months of Lead or Utility or maintenance experience REQUIRED.
• One year of operational (Feed Mill/Hatchery/Growout/Live Haul) experience PREFERRED.
• High School diploma or equivalent PREFERRED.
• Holiday and Weekend Work may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tyson Non-DOT Operator's permit.

Other Information

Rehire policy: Former Tyson Food or affiliate Team Members will be considered if: Its been over 180 days since last time worked and Team member has NOT worked 3 or more times with Tyson Foods or our affiliates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Benefits and Perks

• 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.

Company Culture and Equal Opportunity

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