Line Associate-Shoulder Cutter

Wayne Farms LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Line Associate-Shoulder Cutter for the St. Pauls Plant in North Carolina. The role involves removing poultry shoulders from carcasses at a set line speed and performing related trimming tasks.

The position requires manual dexterity, the ability to work unsupervised, and willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Safety and sanitation compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic and reliability.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to work unsupervised

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Line Associate-Shoulder CutterApply: North Carolina - St. Pauls Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-69106## SHIFT: 2nd (4:30 PM-1:00 AM)PAY: $21.75**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