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Management Level: Class 1

Location: Cleveland Hatchery, Cleveland, GA

Schedule: Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday including holidays until job is complete. Typically, these positions average 30 hours a week.

Hours: Beginning at 4:00 a.m. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for packing eggs, sanitizing egg flats/trays, racks, buggies, and all other hatchery equipment and rooms.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Running egg pack machine to pack eggs, using a strapping machine to strap cases of eggs. (40%)
• Clean and sanitize Egg Pack Room, Egg pack machine, as well as other hatchery equipment (egg flats/trays, farm racks & setter buggies) using a high pressure and regular water hose. (40%)
• Monitor and record temperatures in the hatchers and setters. (5%)
• Hand transfers: packing and/or unpacking eggs by hand. (10%)
• Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, maintains foot pans and hand sanitizer, pack export eggs into cases, assist Egg Pack Lead as needed, assist Egg Room as needed, assist Sanitation as needed, maintain a clean and organized work area. (5%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements:

• The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and must be able to push/pull 500-1000 lbs. Overhead lifting is required. Required to work on wet and slippery surfaces each day. 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: Proficiency of use of Tray Washer, Buggy Wash, and High-Pressure hose.

• 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 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.

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

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 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.