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

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Forest, MS is seeking a Lead LP04 to assist the Supervisor in daily department tasks and to communicate instructions clearly to the team. The role involves monitoring equipment, maintaining safety, and supporting catch crew operations during catch machine processes.

The successful candidate will have prior operator and lead/maintenance experience, with a high school diploma. This position offers a 1st shift schedule and a base pay of $23.50 per hour, plus potential

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in coordinating daily department tasks and communicate instructions to the team.
• Monitor equipment and notify supervision of maintenance needs while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Support catch crew operations, including net deployment/retrieval and live bird handling as needed.
• Work in contract grower houses in warm, dusty environments and ensure proper adherence to safety rules.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

Tyson Foods is looking for proven leaders to help lead our new catch crew teams.

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 guidelinesare 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.

Requirements

Must have the following documented in the application work history section or resume:

• 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.

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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