2nd Shift - Poultry Line Associate - Decatur Prepared Foods

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Line Associate to support poultry processing on the production line. You will disassemble poultry and rotate through tasks such as debone or evisceration, following safety and quality guidelines.

The role requires adherence to company policies, animal welfare standards, and regulatory requirements. You must wear PPE and maintain a clean, safe work environment in a high-volume plant.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required
• Willingness to follow safety policies and wear PPE

Responsibilities

• 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 PPE correctly at all times

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

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.