Live Hanger-1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking workers for poultry processing. The role involves hanging live chickens in moving shackles and securing birds by the thighs, while operating a hydraulic bar for continuous product flow. You must follow safety policies and company guidelines at all times.

Starting pay is $21.95 per hour, with a schedule typically Monday through Friday 5AM–2PM and occasional Saturdays. The job requires standing for long periods and lifting up to 60 lbs; prior hatchery experience is a

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Experience in hatchery or poultry industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hanging live chickens in moving shackles.
• Pick up chickens by their thighs and secure them in shackles.
• Control hydraulic bar to maintain continuous flow of product.
• Follow all safety policies and company regulations.

Skills

Self-motivation

Work ethic

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Monday through Friday with the occasional SaturdayStarting Pay $21.95Hours typically 5AM to 2PMPRIMARY 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.