Live Hang 1st and 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day One Benefits

On the job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring for a poultry processing role. You will hang live chickens in shackles, operate related equipment, and strictly follow PPE and welfare guidelines.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preferred hatchery experience and basic math skills. Night and weekend availability is expected, with on-site work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens in moving shackles and operate equipment safely.
• Follow PPE and safety policies and NCC Animal Welfare guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with laws and company policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Work unsupervised

Strong work ethic

Night shift flexibility

Weekend holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay & Hours

$160.00 Attendance Bonus - (1st Shift) Pay $19.65 (2nd Shift) Pay $21.15

Shift (1st) 5:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (2nd) 1:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.

Benefits

Benefits available Day One On the job training

Primary Function

Responsible for hanging live chickens in moving shackles. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Pick up chickens by their thighs, placing both feed onto moving shackles ensuring feet are securely caught.
• Control hydraulic bar with leg for continuous flow of product.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

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

Preferred Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Physical Requirements

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
• 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.

About Wayne-Sanderson Farms

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.