Cobb - 1st Shift Hatchery Processing

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Work Shift:

Job Title:  Chick Processing                                      Job Grade:  6A

FLSA Status:  Nonexempt                                           Position reports to:  Sr Supervisor Hatchery

Location:  Wadesboro Hatchery

Schedule:  Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, including holidays, beginning at 6:00AM until job is complete. This position averages 35 hours per week. Hours are subject to change depending on needs of the hatchery.

Position Summary:  This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccination and toe trimming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Place hatching eggs in properly labeled buggies. (15%)

·         Process chicks including:  grade, vaccinate (operate robot), weigh chicks and perform toe trim, (70%)

·         Prepare chick boxes, count by-products. (5%)

·         Operate macerator (5%)

·         Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as:  Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area. (5%)

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 jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:  Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
• TSA:  Must agree to submit to a Security Threat Assessment.

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 use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly push or pull basket of chicks weighing up to 125 lbs. 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.

·         Environment:  Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, and cold environments.

·         Personal Protective Equipment Required:  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, disinfectant, lubricants and Virocid.

·         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.

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

 General Sign Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. Failure to perform this job to above standards could lead to progressive discipline up to and including termination. Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Qualified applicants must have at least 12 months consecutive work experience with one employer with no gaps in employment of over six months. Applicants must be available for in person interview. (Exceptions are made for layoffs, attending school, or the birth of a child.)

Candidates with agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

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 Wage:  $17.45 / Hour

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

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

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.

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.

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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