Box Room Associate-1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Palestine, TX is seeking a hands-on box assembler to support packaging operations. The role involves hand and/or box machine assembly, forklift-assisted unloading, and delivering to the box room, with strict PPE and safety compliance.

You will follow NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and company policies, work a Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm schedule with pay rate $18.95 and benefits from day one, plus on-the-job training to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and stay motivated.
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE at all times.
• Live within feasible commuting distance and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble boxes by hand or with a box machine.
• Unload boxes from trucks using a forklift and deliver to box room.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards on the line.
• Perform light maintenance and assist with cleanup as needed.

Skills

Self-motivation

Unsupervised work

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Pay Rate-$18.95 Benefits available Day One On the job training

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for assembling boxes by hand and/or box machine; unloading unmade boxes from truck using forklift; and delivering to box room. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Move unmade box material from truck using hydraulic hand trucks (weight approximately 400 pounds) and then carry stacks of box material (5-7 boxes weighing 5-15 lbs). Lift unmade box material and place into bracket of box machine. Retrieve glue from supply room using dolly. Perform lockout/tagout when performing light maintenance, cleanup and removing crushed boxes. Put trash and crushed boxes in trash vat. Carry boxes to wing belt, and place lids on lid track. Take breaks 5 minutes early, and return 5 minutes early to wipe condensation on line. At end of shift, clean up and cover boxes in the box room. All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED 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. Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers. Ability to follow directions and work in other departments as needed.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Relative poultry industry experience. Basic math functions and skills.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand up to 8 hours. Lift up to 60 lbs. Exposure to wet, cold environments. Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling. Work around raw, 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.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

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.