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Job Details:

Job Overview

This position supports the EMBREX process within the hatchery, assisting with the movement of egg trays through automated machines and equipment, and supporting daily hatchery operations. Team members in this role help stage, load, and unload trays, maintain clean and organized work areas, and follow all safety, hygiene, and biosecurity procedures. The EMBREX role requires working closely with other team members to ensure operations run efficiently and according to established guidelines.
 

Work Environment & Schedule

• Physical role requiring standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and reaching

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

• Work environment may include hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions

• Flexible schedule required, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
   

Shift & Location Details

• Shift: 2nd Shift

• Scheduled Days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday

• Hours: Early mornings, 2:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Department Location: Hatchery Building – Dechard, TN

 

External Rehire Eligibility

• Accepting rehires: Yes

• Can not have worked with Tyson more than 3 times

• Rehire waiting period: 181 days

 

Job Requirements 

Education & Experience 

• High school diploma or GED preferred. 

• Basic math skills required. 

• Must pass a background check. 

• Completion of Animal Well-Being (AWB) training required. 
   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Dependable and punctual with consistent attendance. 

• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after training. 

• Effective teamwork and communication skills. 
   

Physical Requirements & Work Environment 

• Lift 25 lbs overhead repetitively. 

• Lift up to 40 lbs occasionally. 

• Push and pull farm racks weighing in excess of 800 lbs. 

• Perform repetitive squatting, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing, and pulling. 

• Work in wet, hot, and humid conditions for 8–10 hours per shift. 
   

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

• Slip-resistant shoes/boots: Required 

• Hearing protection: Required 

• Eye protection: Required 

• Gloves: Required when handling chemicals or as designated 

• Any other PPE required by hatchery policy 
   

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) 

Potential Hazards & Controls 

• Musculoskeletal Strain – Use proper lifting/turning techniques; seek assistance for heavy loads. 

• Slips, Trips, and Falls – Maintain clean, unobstructed walking and working areas; use three points of contact when climbing or descending. 

• Temperature Exposure – Wear appropriate clothing; drink water regularly when working in hot/humid areas. 

• Equipment Hazards – Stay alert for moving farm racks and trays; follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. 

• Noise Exposure – Wear hearing protection in high-noise areas. 

• Chemical Irritation – Use appropriate PPE when handling cleaning or sanitizing agents. 
   

Key Expectations 

• Handle eggs carefully and accurately according to procedures. 

• Maintain detailed and accurate records. 

• Keep work areas clean, safe, and biosecure. 

• Communicate equipment, product, or safety issues promptly to management. 

• Support hatchery operations with flexibility, reliability, and attention to detail. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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