Live Hanger-1st Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Dobson, NC is seeking a dedicated team member to hang live chickens in moving shackles from 5 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Starting pay is $21.95 per hour, with PPE provided and strict adherence to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and all laws.

Responsibilities include lifting chickens by thighs, operating hydraulic bar, and following safety policies. Must be able to stand up to 8 hours, lift up to 60 lbs, and work nights, weekends, and extended

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised
• Strong work ethic and honesty
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens in moving shackles
• Control hydraulic bar for continuous flow of product
• Follow safety policies and animal welfare guidelines
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Work unsupervised

Strong work ethic

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.