Cobb - Hatchery Worker (3rd Shift)

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Referral Payout Eligible:

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Management Level:

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. 

Location: Kentucky Hatchery, Monticello, KY

Schedule:  Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Hours: Beginning at 11:00 pm – until the job is complete.  Averages 10 hours per shift.

Work schedule is subject to change upon production needs.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the hatchery. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes the hatchers and hallways with a pressure washer (25%).
• Cleans and sanitizes the holding room, box room and approximately 200 dollies weighing up to approximately 5 pounds (25%).
• Pull approximately 42 buggies of empty hatcher trays weighing approximately 150 pounds back to the hatcher rooms (25%).
• Must be able to read, write and record data from setters and hatchers every three hours and pull out approximately 36 stacks of 40 chick boxes for the Pull Crew (15%).

Other Duties, Responsibilities and Activities

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, such as:  Properly euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy, performing breakouts, data entry into CHS and EDM, washes toughs, occasionally cleans setter tops and helps Pull Crew, when needed (10%).

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. 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.

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 pull empty hatchers trays on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds. Must regularly lift dollies weighing 5 pounds. Must be able to regularly bend, stoop and reach above head. Must be able to obtain scissor lift certification. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Must have good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
• Tools and Equipment:

• Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
• Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles, face shield, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, ear plugs and rubber boots are required. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed. Safety glasses are required.     
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants and foamers.
• Safety: Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies.  Team members are expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures.  These include, but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.  Team members are expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.

Work Shift:

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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