Freezer Associate-1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in North Carolina is seeking a manual pallet stacker to prep boxes for shipment. You will stack boxes from the production line on pallets, follow a defined pattern, and ensure proper label orientation and lot visibility.

The role requires nights, weekends and extended hours, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around animal odors. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an equal opportunity employer, offering growth opportunities and a team environment.

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.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, stack/load boxes from production line on pallets following 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

Night/Weekend availability

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.