Line Associate-Shoulder Cutter

waynefarms; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a poultry processing role focused on removing shoulders from carcasses while maintaining required line speed and product quality. The position emphasizes safety, sanitation, and adherence to welfare guidelines.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate manual dexterity, the ability to work unsupervised, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Remove poultry shoulder from carcass at specified line speed.
• Identify and remove fan bones and eye meat as needed.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and report any safety or quality concerns.
• Follow company policies and animal welfare guidelines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Self-motivation

Night/weekend work

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.