Cobb - 1St Shift Hatchery Wrkr Utility

Job Details:

Job Title: Hatchery Worker (Utility Position) Job Grade: Class 2

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position reports to: Hatchery Prod Mgr

Disc vs Non Disc: N

Location: Wadesboro Hatchery- Wadesboro NC

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

Hours: 8:00 AM until the job is complete. Averages 8 to10 hours per shift. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for the wellbeing of the chicks in the hatchers to make sure they are comfortable at all times during the shift, checking seals inside setters. Others duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing chicks comfort level by analyzing vent temperatures and normal traits of chicks every hour and a half until chicks are pulled. Must be able to enter information into an Excel Spreadsheet. (50%)
• Must be able to read and record setters and hatcher rooms temperatures. (20%)
• Others duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, assisting maintenance to insure trays are turning correctly on the setter buggies. Dumping cull eggs, pulling empty farm and setter buggies to the Egg Room. Sort chicks to remove cull birds in accordance to Animal Welfare standards. Euthanize weak/ill chicks in accordance with company policy. (30%)

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 are 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

• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly pull empty farm and setter buggies on casters weighing approximately 200 pounds. Must regularly dump cull eggs weighing approximately 12 pounds. Must regularly push/pull setter buggies on casters weighing up to 700-1300 pounds. Must occasionally lift chick boxes weighing approximately 15 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 also 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.

• Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants and foamers.

• Safety: Will be trained to recognize and comply with all safety policies.

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. Qualified applicants must live within 50 miles of the Wadesboro, NC facility and must have at least one year of work experience with one employer over the past three years with no gaps in employment of over six months. (Exceptions are made for layoffs, attending school, or the birth of a child).

Candidates with agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred.

Starting Wage: $17.00

Plus, additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends.

Competitive benefits, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance

• 401(k)

• Stock purchase plan

• Educational Assistance Program (including GED assistance, Citizenship assistance, ESL and tuition reimbursement)

• Referral incentives

• Paid vacation

• Paid holidays

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

This position is responsible for maintaining product flow and relieving team members on line for breaks and filling in during labor shortages while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

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.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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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