Live Hanger - 1st Shift

waynefarms; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Georgia is seeking a poultry processing team member responsible for hanging live chickens on moving shackles. You must consistently wear and maintain PPE and work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and all laws.

Responsibilities include lifting up to 60 lbs, standing for long periods, and operating the hydraulic bar for a continuous flow. Shifts include nights, weekends and holidays, with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised and stay motivated.
• Reliable and honest.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Pick up chickens by thighs and load onto moving shackles with feet secured.
• Control hydraulic bar to maintain continuous flow of product.
• Follow company policies and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Honesty

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Poultry experience

Basic math

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.