Cooler Operator - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Texas is hiring a Cooler Operator for the 1st shift, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. This full-time role involves manually stacking boxes on pallets from the production line, ensuring alignment and label facing out, and loading ice-packed poultry on trucks as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma (preferred), the ability to work unsupervised and during nights, weekends, and holidays, plus PPE compliance and lifting up to 50 lbs.

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.
• Follow departmental safety policies and wear PPE when required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, stack/load boxes from production line on pallets following pattern.
• Ensure stacked boxes are straight with labels facing out and lot numbers outward.
• Loads ice-packed poultry on trucks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsanctioned independence / self-motiv

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Cooler Operator - 1st ShiftApply: Texas - Waco Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-68825**SHIFT DETAILS:*** 1st Shift 7:30 am - 4:30 pm - Pay $19.65* Benefits available Day 1* On the Job Training **PRIMARY FUNCTION:**Primarily responsible manually stacking boxes on pallets prior to shipping. Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations **RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:*** Under general supervision, stack/load boxes from production line on pallets following specific pattern* Ensure stacked boxes are straight with label facing out and lot numbers turned to the outside* Loads ice-packed poultry on trucks as needed* Other duties as assigned**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:*** High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but nut 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:*** Ability to lift 50 lbs* May be exposed to cold (45oF, 4oC)* Work around raw, live animal odors