Line Associate-Shoulder Cutter

Wayne Farms LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC seeks a Line Associate-Shoulder Cutter at its North Carolina St. Pauls Plant. The role focuses on removing poultry shoulders from carcasses at the specified line speed, ensuring quality and compliance with animal welfare guidelines.

Responsibilities include trimming fan bones and eye meat as needed, following safety procedures, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts in a noisy production environment.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.

Responsibilities

• Remove poultry shoulders from carcass while maintaining line speed according to specifications.
• Identify and remove fan bones and eye meat as needed.
• Observe safety and sanitation standards; report any condition affecting food safety or quality.
• Follow company policies and animal welfare guidelines; work in compliance with all regulations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Unsupervised work

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Line Associate-Shoulder CutterApply: North Carolina - St. Pauls Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-69349**PRIMARY FUNCTION:**Primarily responsible for removing poultry shoulders from carcass using knife at specified speed. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulation **ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Under general supervision, remove poultry shoulder from carcass while maintaining line speed according to company and customer specifications* Identify and remove fan bones and eye meat from poultry piece as needed* Adhere to safe work practices, policies and procedures, maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality; report any condition or practice that may adversely affect food safety, food quality and/or personnel safety* Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations* All other duties as assigned**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:*** High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required****EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:***** Manual dexterity required* 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:*** Stand up to 8 hours.* Lift up to 60 lbs.* Exposure to wet and cold environment* Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment* Work around raw and/or animal odors