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FAIRPLAINS HATCHERY: 1st Shift Hatchery Worker HY01

Tyson Foods
Fairplains Hatchery - N Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Oct 2025
💰 $32,000/yr

About the role

<h1><b><i>Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended</i>. </b></h1><p></p><p><b>Job Details:</b></p><h2><span><b>Pay is $16.75 per hour. </b></span></h2><p><span><b>Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and </b><i><b><u>occasionally Saturday </u></b></i><b>5AM to 3PM.</b></span></p><p><span>*** BENEFITS START DAY ONE ***</span><br/><b>We offer a full range of benefits and perks including:<br/>➢ MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE<br/>➢ Telehealth services<br/>➢ Well-Being Support Programs<br/>➢ FSA and HSA available<br/>➢ 401k<br/>➢ Stock Purchase Plan<br/>➢ Company Paid Life Insurance<br/>➢ Short-Term &amp; Long- Term Disability<br/>➢ Fully Funded Education<br/>➢ Discount Program</b><br/><span><b>Shift times and days may vary depending on production needs.<br/>Weekend work and holiday work will be required at times.</b></span><br/><b>Please opt in to SMS/texting or watch your email for updates on all job applications.</b><br/><span><b>The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.</b></span></p><p><b>REHIRES ARE SUBJECT TO A 91 DAY WAIT PERIOD, determined from their last date of employment, to apply for FRESH PLANT. </b></p><p><span>CANDIDATES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR TYSON FOODS OR TYSON AFFILIATES </span><span>3</span><span> OR MORE TIMES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR REHIRE.</span></p><p><span>MUST PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS TASKED BY ADMINISTRATION.<br/>MUST BE SAFE AND OBSERVE ALL OF TYSONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.</span><br/> </p><p><span><i><b><u>MUST be willing to work at either the Hays or Fairplains Facilities.</u></b></i></span></p><h2>The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:</h2><h2>1. Must be able to handle/move eggs/chicks from incubator to work area.</h2><h2><span>2.        </span> Must be able to work in damp/warm conditions.</h2><h2><span>3.        </span> Must be able to monitor hatchery facility, documenting incubator/Hatcher temps, humidity levels using a thermometer, ensuring machines are operating at all times.  </h2><h2>3. <span>       </span> Must be able to lift/push 40 plus pounds.</h2><h2>4. <span>       </span> Must be able to perform other jobs as requested by management.</h2><h2>5. <span>       </span> Must ensure safety at all times and be responsible for keeping work area free of clutter and/or tripping hazard and organized at all times.</h2><h2><span>6.        </span> Must be able to perform light housekeeping as needed</h2><h2><span>           </span></h2><h2><b>REQUIRMENTS OF THE JOB</b><br/><span>1.        </span> Must be able washing trays as needed.</h2><h2>2. <span>       </span> Must be able to sweep floors or wash down with water hose</h2><h2>3. <span>        </span> Must be able to stand duration of shift.</h2><h2>4. <span>        </span> Bending, twisting and turning body from side to side to see and keep</h2><h2>up product in work area.</h2><h2><span>5.                </span> Must have good hand/eye coordination.</h2><h2><span>6.                </span> Includes lifting, pulling, pushing, squatting, climbing, bending and reaching.</h2><h2><br/><b>TYPES OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO OPERATE FOR THE POSITION.</b><br/>1. <span>       Gloves</span> provided (if desired).<br/>2. <span>       Water/skid</span> proof footwear.</h2><h2>3. <span>       </span> Wear PPE ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair bonnet and beard guard.</h2><h2><span>4.         Buggies</span></h2><p></p><p></p><p><b>Relocation Assistance Eligible:</b></p>No<p></p><p><b>Work Shift:</b></p>1ST SHIFT (United States of America)<p></p><p></p><p>Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.</p><p></p><p>Tyson is an Equal <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Opportunity </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice <a href="https://www.tysonfoods.com/careers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></p><p></p><p>Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitm

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