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Job Details:

Pay: $18.90/hr

Hours: 2:30PM - 11:00PM (start and end times may vary)

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing bird welfare and comfort in the Loafing Shed to reduce/eliminate bird’s dead-on-arrival (DOA’s) through constant monitoring from arrival at the facility through load out.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Give/Receive pass-down from alternate shift Loafing Shed/Scale House Associate
• Receive and weigh all incoming poultry trucks; inclusive of unloaded weight; Computerized weighing system for LH. Identify organic bird trailers with signage.
• Audit and ensure safety protocols are in place and being followed with intercom system
• Monitor poultry from arrival through load out – notifying control room when end of lot trailer is going for processing
• Animal Welfare Audits of two times per hour. Perform other various audits of birds and conditions
• Maintain and communicate all departmental records and documentation as required
• Arrange trailers in order based on daily observations
• Maintain and set scale
• Perform housekeeping duties, minor repairs and snow removal in and around Scale House and Loafing Shed
• Provide back-up for opposing shifts as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively
• Must adhere to Animal Welfare Standards and practices
• Ability to use time wisely while working independently
• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required
• Basic maintenance skills required

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Training and/or experience in Animal Science and/or Live Animal management

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Occasionally (1-3 hrs.): lift/carry, push/pull (up to 45 lbs.), crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balance
• Frequently (3-6 hrs.): lift/carry and push/pull (up to 10 lbs.), simple/firm grasping, reaching at shoulder height or slightly above, bend/stoop, fine manipulation/hand tools, climb working at unprotected heights when on a ladder
• Continuously (6-8 hrs.): stand/walk, work around moving machinery, exposed to marked changes in temperature; outside in varied weather conditions, around and amongst poultry dust, odor and blood, as well as fumes, talk and hear, use 20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses

External Requirement: 6-month Production experience listed on the application (can be a combination of employers as long as experience is at least 6 months).

Rehire Consideration:

• Max of two (2) previous Tyson Employments to be considered for hire.
• 90 days (3 months) waiting period.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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