Live Hanger - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in North Carolina is seeking a Live Hanger for the 1st shift at the St. Pauls Plant. The role involves hanging live chickens on moving shackles and maintaining PPE compliance while following all safety guidelines.

The position is full-time with a 5:00 AM–2:00 PM schedule. Prior poultry or hatchery experience is preferred, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens on moving shackles by thigh.
• Ensure feet are securely caught and PPE is worn.
• Control hydraulic bar for continuous product flow and perform related tasks.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Strong work ethic

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Live Hanger - 1st ShiftApply: North Carolina - St. Pauls Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-69402**SHIFT: 1st (5:00 AM-2:00 PM)****Pay: $20.00****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.