Live Hanger 1st and 2nd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly attendance bonus

Benefits Day One

On-the-Job Training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Tyler, TX seeks a team member to hang live chickens on the production line. This 2nd shift role offers a starting hourly pay of $21.00 plus a weekly attendance bonus and benefits from day one.

On-the-job training is provided, with opportunities to grow within a fast-paced poultry operation. You must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 60 lbs, and work nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens in moving shackles and ensure feet are secured.
• Control hydraulic bar for continuous flow of product.
• Follow company policies, animal welfare guidelines, and all laws and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Strong work ethic

Ability to work nights weekends

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

2ND SHIFT PAY: $21.00 AN HOUR

BOTH SHIFTS ELIGIBLE FOR WEEKLY ATTENDANCE BONUS OF $160

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.

1ST SHIFT HOURS: 4:45 AM - 2:00 PM

1ST SHIFT PAY: $19.50 AN HOUR

2ND SHIFT HOURS: 1:45 PM - 10:00 PM

2ND SHIFT PAY: $21.00 AN HOUR

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.