Back Up Slitter

Wayne Farms; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in the United States is seeking a dedicated team member to assist in poultry processing, focusing on slaughtering poultry missed by automated systems and preparing parts for disassembly. The role requires strict adherence to safety, quality standards, and company policies.

You will work nights and extended shifts, stand for long periods, and operate in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining attention to detail and reliability.

Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays & 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 shifts

Work ethic

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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 & 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.