Hatchery Processing PR01

Management Level:

Class 1

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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:  Blairsville Hatchery, Blairsville, GA

Schedule:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and some Fridays including holidays

Hours: 4:45 a.m. until the job is complete. Typically, these positions generally average 35 hours a week.

Work schedule is subject to change depending on production needs.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for the processing of all chickens including grading, vaccinating, and toe trimming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

·       Operate box washer. (10%)

·       Operate macerator. (10%)

·       Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintain foot pans and hand sanitizers, make and cut vitamin gel, maintain a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

• 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 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 use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly push or pull chick boxes weighing up to 125 lbs. Must lift chick boxes weighing up to 30 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.
• Tools and Equipment; Proficient in operating the robot and toe trim machine.
• 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 and earmuffs will be used as needed.
• Chemicals Commonly Used: Formaldehyde, disinfectant solutions, 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.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Referral Payout Eligible:

Yes

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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