Live Hanger - 1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is hiring for a 1st shift poultry processing role in North Carolina. The worker will hang live chickens on moving shackles while adhering to PPE requirements and NCC Animal Welfare guidelines, ensuring safety and animal welfare compliance.

The position requires standing up to 8 hours, lifting up to 60 lbs, and availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts. Prior hatchery or poultry experience and a HS diploma are preferred.

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

Unsupervised work capability

Strong work ethic and integrity

Ability to work nights, weekends, and/

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hatchery or poultry industry experience

Basic math skills

Job description

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.

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.