Freezer Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina is seeking a production worker to manually stack boxes on pallets from the production line, following a defined pattern and safety rules.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours, and to operate in cold areas with animal odors.

This is an equal opportunity employer; training and PPE are provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and extended shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, stack/load boxes from production line on pallets according to a specific pattern.
• Ensure stacked boxes are straight with label facing out and lot numbers turned to the outside.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Self-motivation

Manual handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIFT: 1st (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) PAY: $18.95

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
• 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

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.

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.