Live Ops Assistant Blood Collector - 1st Shift - Waverly, NE

Sample Collection Specialist

This position is responsible for collecting samples from birds at various Broiler farms while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to company policies and procedures.

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or upon completion of assigned work Monday-Friday Saturday and Sunday as needed.

Starting pay rate: $18.00/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect and ship serum, tissue and feed samples from Broilers
• Work with others on the farm to complete necessary tasks
• Assist live operation team with feed inventory management
• Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations
• Collection and reporting of performance data (weight, mortality, water consumption, etc.)
• Other specific duties as required

Qualifications:

• Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to use time wisely while working independently
• Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
• Excellent observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required
• Must be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, guidelines and standards of conduct.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Training and/or experience in Animal Science and/or Live Animal management
• Previous knowledge of Animal Welfare Standards desired

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively and write and read reports in the English language

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Frequently (3-6 hrs.): lift/carry (up to 45 lbs.), push/pull (up to 100 lbs.), crawl, crouch, kneel, squat or balance
• Frequently (3-6 hrs.): lift/carry and push/pull (up to 1 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, indoors in a regulated environment, 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 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: 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.