Live Hang Operator - Poultry Processing

Perdue Farms; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Live Hanger to join our production team. In this hands-on role, you will work directly with live birds, carefully placing them into shackles on the moving line to support the start of our processing flow. You’ll help maintain line speed, product quality, and a safe work environment while contributing to a successful production process.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:40 PM until. Weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.
• High School diploma or equivalent (beneficial but not required).
• Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Prior experience hanging live chickens is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on a line and retrieve birds by their feet from a conveyor.
• Hold a bird in weight ranging from 2 to 6 pounds by both feet.
• Hanging birds in shackles by their feet on a moving line at a reach of ~32 inches at a rate of 28 birds per minute.
• Ensure that birds are placed in shackles properly to prevent bruising or damaging.
• This position requires regular rotation.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in Company and department safety programs.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

6 months of consecutive work history with one employer in the past 3 years

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Live Hanger to join our production team. In this hands-on role, you will work directly with live birds, carefully placing them into shackles on the moving line to support the start of our processing flow. You’ll help maintain line speed, product quality, and a safe work environment while contributing to a successful production process.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:40 PM until. Weekend work as needed.