Live Hanger - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available Day 1

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in McComb, MS is seeking a team member to hang live chickens in moving shackles on the 1st shift (5:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.). The role requires wearing and maintaining PPE and following NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, along with local, state, and federal laws.

On-the-job training is provided. Key duties include handling chickens by the thighs, securing feet on shackles, and maintaining a smooth product flow with the hydraulic bar.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

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

Self-motivation

Unsupervised work

Strong work ethic

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Poultry experience (preferred)

Job description

• 1st shift: 5:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Times may vary
• Benefits available Day 1
• On the job training

• 1st shift: 5:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Times may vary
• Benefits available Day 1
• 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.

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.