Cobb - Hatchery Worker Utility 1st Shift

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

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position reports to: Supv Hatchery

Disc vs Non Disc: N

Location: Wadesboro Hatchery- Wadesboro NC

Schedule: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday

Hours: 8:00 AM until the job is complete. Averages 10 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 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.)

Addendum to Job Descriptions for Source Control and Essential Functions

During the current Pandemic (2020), all Team Members will be required to wear company issued facial coverings. Training will be provided to each Team Member specific to their job and their facility location in addition to signing an acknowledgement form they understand these exceptions. It is considered an essential function of each job for a Team Member to wear the company issued facial coverings. If a Team Member indicates they will not wear the mask, they will not be considered for the position in which they are applying or any position that requires the facial covering. If a Team Member has a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing the mask, Cobb-Vantress, Inc. will engage in the interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be provided that addresses the safety concerns associated with the Pandemic and allow the Team Member to perform the essential functions of the job. Effective 06/01/20

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.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Company info

Tyson Foods, Inc.
Website : https://www.tysonfoods.com/