Live Hanger - 1st Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne Farms is hiring for a 1st shift position in North Carolina. The successful candidate will hang live chickens in moving shackles, monitor line flow, and maintain PPE and safety practices throughout the shift.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays, and basic math skills. Experience in hatchery or poultry operations is a plus, with adherence to all regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or poultry industry experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens in moving shackles and manage product flow.
• Follow PPE requirements and safety guidelines at all times.
• Comply with company policies and animal welfare regulations.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Work ethic

Flexible hours

Night/weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma

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.