Chiller Operator

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Dobson, NC is seeking a Chiller Operator to run the chiller, add chemicals as needed, and maintain PPE in line with company policies. The role requires monitoring temperatures, performing HACCP checks every 30 minutes, and ensuring chiller setup and water levels are correct.

You will respond to temperature and water level deviations, coordinate with supervisors, and follow safety and sanitation guidelines in a poultry processing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised, self-motivated.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Check main chill water meter at start of shift.
• Ensure chillers and transfer pumps are on and piping is correct.
• Monitor chiller overflow and perform scheduled control checks.
• Verify chiller setup per procedures and monitor bird temps exiting chiller.
• Conduct HACCP temperature checks every 30 minutes and post-chill checks hourly.
• Monitor water levels; notify supervisor if levels drop or temps rise.
• Know water replacement procedures in case of fecal failure on chiller.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Chiller OperatorApply: North Carolina - Dobson Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-69111PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible for operating Chiller; adding chemicals as needed. 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: Check the main chill water meter reading at the beginning of shift. Check all the pipes (chill water, transfer water, red water) to insure they are set and hooked up correctly. Make sure pumps on chillers, windmills and transfer water pumps are turned on. Continuously monitor the overflow on the chiller. Make scheduled process control checks on the chiller. Ensure that chiller is setup according to the chiller procedure. Check temperature of birds exiting chiller. Perform HACCP critical control point temperature checks on birds every 30 minutes at the end of chiller. Make post-chill foreign material checks at post-chill station every hour. Continuously monitor the water level of the chillers. If water level begins to drop, notify evisceration supervisor and shift manager immediately. If bird temperatures reach 40 degrees or above, notify HACCP coordinator, shift manager and/or department supervisor immediately. Notify refrigeration personnel and shift manager should water temperature increase. In the event of a fecal failure on the chiller, know the procedure for replacing the water in the chill system. 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. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent. 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 and dusty environment. Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling. Work around raw, live animal odors.