2nd Shift - Poultry Line Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Line Associate to participate on the poultry production line, performing disassembly of poultry and rotating through related tasks. You will learn to handle debone or evisceration and ensure compliance with NCC Animal Welfare, USDA rules, and safety guidelines.

Applicants should be prepared to work non-standard shifts, and to wear PPE as required. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to all federal and local regulations while contributing to

Qualifications

• Prior poultry processing experience preferred.
• Must follow safety policies and company guidelines.
• Ability to learn and perform production tasks on the poultry line.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform production related tasks surrounding poultry processing such as debone or evisceration
• Perform duties in compliance with company policies, guidelines and legal requirements
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE correctly to promote zero accidents
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

Skills

Poultry experience

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.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms.

Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century's worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.

Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation's third largest poultry producer.

By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms