Back Up Slitter

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

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Alabama is seeking a Poultry Slaughter Associate to perform manual slaughtering tasks for missed birds, preparing them for disassembly while adhering to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and all applicable laws. The role requires the ability to work under supervision and follow safety policies.

The position involves standing for long periods, exposure to heat and cold, loud production environments, and shifting schedules including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, slit neck of poultry missed by automated killing process in preparation of disassembly
• Perform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night/weekend shifts

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for slaughtering poultry missed by automated machine process in preparation of disassembling bird into required parts/portions. Works in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for slaughtering poultry missed by automated machine process in preparation of disassembling bird into required parts/portions. Works in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Under minimal supervision, slit neck of poultry missed by automated killing process in preparation of disassembly
• Perform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• May be exposed to heat (95ºF, 7ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment
• Work around raw blood and live animal odors

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.