Live Hanger

Wayne Farms LLC; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Decatur, AL is seeking a factory/hatchery worker responsible for hanging live chickens in moving shackles and maintaining PPE in line with NCC guidelines to ensure product flow and safety compliance.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for long periods, and working nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts. Training provided; prior poultry experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training available for poultry handling and safety.
• Experience with working in a fast-paced hatchery environment preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens in moving shackles in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Pick up chickens by thighs and secure feet on shackles to maintain continuous flow.
• Operate hydraulic bar and ensure proper product flow while following company policies.
• Comply with NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Poultry industry experience

Basic math skills

Job description

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 AND 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 AND 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.