Live Hanger - 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Available first day of hire

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Dothan, Alabama is seeking a Poultry Hatchery Associate to hang live chickens in moving shackles and maintain strict use of personal protective equipment, while following company policies and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.

The role involves fast-paced, physically demanding work with exposure to heat and live animal odors; you must be able to stand for up to 8 hours, lift up to 60 pounds, and work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Unsupvrd work

Strong work ethic

Ability to work nights and weekends

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

PAY:

$22.40

WORK SCHEDULE:

4:45 AM - 1:43 PM

BENEFITS:

Available first day of hire

Responsibilities

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.