Live Hanger - 1st Shift

waynefarms; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day 1

Job summary

Wayne Farms is hiring for a poultry processing role in Alabama. The incumbent will hang live chickens in moving shackles and must consistently wear PPE while complying with company policies and animal welfare guidelines.

The position requires attention to safety and regulatory compliance, with duties including loading, monitoring equipment, and various related tasks. The job emphasizes ability to work unsupervised, strong work ethic, and flexibility to cover nights, weekends, holidays, and

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Solid work ethic, honesty, and integrity.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Pick up chickens by thighs and place feet on moving shackles securely.
• Control hydraulic bar with leg to ensure continuous flow of product.
• Adhere to company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and all laws and regulations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Strong work ethic

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PAY: $22.40

WORK SCHEDULE: 4:45 AM - 1:43 PM

BENEFITS:

Available first day of hire

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.