Live Hanger-1st Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Dobson (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a poultry processing associate to hang live chickens in moving shackles. Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday; hours are typically 5AM to 2PM. Starting pay is $21.95 per hour.

You will wear PPE and work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and all laws. Responsibilities include picking up chickens by thighs, loading them onto shackles, and operating the hydraulic bar for continuous flow.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and motivate yourself.
• Demonstrates sound work ethic, honesty and integrity.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens in moving shackles.
• Assist with feeding onto moving shackles by thigh grip.
• Comply with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and laws/regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Work ethic

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Poultry industry experience

Job description

Monday through Friday with the occasional Saturday

Starting Pay $21.95

Hours typically 5AM to 2PM

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.