Dayshift Live Hanger

JBS Foods; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a live hanger to load poultry onto shackle lines in a fast-paced production setting. You’ll operate equipment, maintain cleanliness, and follow USDA and company standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adaptability across production areas.

The position offers a consistent day shift with opportunities for growth and development within a leading global food company.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, communicate clearly, and be a team player.
• Physical: Stand 8-11 hours and lift 50 lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Process poultry products according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Support team members by sharing skills and promoting a positive atmosphere.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform other duties to meet production and quality goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Stand 8-11 hours

Lift 50 lbs+

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Poultry processing equipment

Job description

Description

Dayshift Production Hourly -Live Hanger

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Join our production team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers. In this hands-on position, the live hanger is responsible firmly inserting both feet of the chicken into moving shackles using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance to USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures. Team member will place a live bird into the 6th shackle with both feet inserted firmly. The 6th hanger will catch and re-hang any birds that has been hung by only one leg while hanging their own shackle. The first hanger is responsible for moving the belt forward to bring in birds. You’ll work on the processing product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations. You’ll operate equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key. If you’re dependable, willing to learn, and ready to grow with a company committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

Responsibilities

• Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, food safety, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge while promoting a positive work atmosphere.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production as needed.
  • Cage Dumper- bring in full cage birds, dumping proper amount of birds onto the belt and transfer empty cages to be wash and reload back into the trailer.
  • Yard Jockey- Keeps all trailers in proper rotation and keeps birds in the shed so department does not run out of chicken
  • Floor Relief person-responsible for keeping all the dead birds off the floor, keeping area presentable and clean, also ensures all Live Hangers receive breaks
  • Back-up Killer –responsible for cutting the throat of any birds missed by the kill machine
  • Cage Loader-responsible for keeping full cages of live birds on the dumper system and loading empty onto proper trailer.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Physical requirements: Ability to work in hot or cool temperatures (depends on weather outside), ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day and lift 50 lbs or more.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Mon-Friday 5:45am-3:45pm with some weekend work required;
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave [if applicable];
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base hourly salary rate of [$19.60]
• Perfect attendance incentive [non- applicable at this time];
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission:

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values

are Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets