1st & 2nd Shift - Poultry Line Associate - Decatur Prepared Foods

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available on Day 1

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Line Associate to disassemble poultry and rotate through production line tasks. You may perform debone, evisceration, and other poultry processing duties, while adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.

This on-the-job role emphasizes safety, proper PPE usage, and flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned. A high school diploma is preferred but not required, with prior poultry experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform production tasks on poultry processing, including debone or evisceration.
• Follow all company policies, agency guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Wear PPE and follow safety protocols to maintain a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Poultry processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB INCENTIVES:

• Benefits available on Day 1


• On-the-job training

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Line Associate is responsible for the disassembly of poultry and may perform a wide variety of poultry processing related tasks as they rotate on the production line.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Learn and perform production related tasks surrounding poultry processing such as debone or evisceration


• Perform all duties in compliance with Company policies and procedures, agency guidelines (i.e. NCC Animal Welfare, U.S.D.A, etc.) and Federal, State and local legal requirements


• Follow all safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. non-slip footwear, earplugs, hair and beard nets, hardhats, etc.) correctly at all times in areas requiring PPE helping to promote a zero accident culture


• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Previous poultry experience preferred

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs


• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work non-standard shifts (weekends, holidays and extended shifts) as needed


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally


• Exposure to wet and cold environment, and work around raw and/or animal odors


• Exposure to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving equipment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.