Cobb - Utility (1st Shift)

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

Yes

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Management Level:

Class 2

Applicants must have no disciplinary actions within the last 6 months, a point level

                                                                                                           

Schedule: Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule. Shift Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, including holidays, beginning at 8:00 a.m. until job is complete. Typically, this position will average 40+ hours a week. Hours are subject to change depending on Production needs.

                       

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for inspection of the chicks in the hatcher to ascertain quality and fitness for processing. Chicks will be monitored in the hatcher baskets to help determine pull times and/or hatcher adjustments. The initial check starts around 9:00AM and constitutes removing hatch buggies, momentarily, out of the hatcher, counting hatched chicks from a designated hatch basket, taking rectal temperatures, and determining through calculations any hatcher adjustments necessary. Additional checks are required every two hours, utilizing other monitoring methods. Other responsibilities include performing required quality assurance (QA) checks in other areas of the hatchery.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to pass a pulmonary function and respirator fit test.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pre-pull assessments. (50%)
• Quality Assurance checks. (25%)
• Assist maintenance, fill in other areas of the hatchery, e.g., processing, Embrex, sanitation. (25%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering on-site and changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. The Company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. No external jewelry may be worn on the jobsite excluding medical ID bracelets and necklaces. Only body piercings covered by an on-farm clothing are permitted. Must be willing to sign an agreement to not own and 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 be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and must be able to push/pull 1000-1500 lbs. (on wheels). 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.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Respirator, Safety glasses, Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required when handling chemicals. Ear plugs will be used as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde is in use at the facility, disinfectants, lubricants, and Virocid (Synergize).
• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.
• 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.

This position is slated for team members who are currently working at this facility or complex only.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.

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.

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.

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