Live Hanger 2nd Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms seeks a dependable team member to hang live chickens in moving shackles within our poultry processing facility. You will follow PPE protocols and comply with company policies and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines to ensure humane handling and safe operations.

Responsibilities include securing chickens on shackles, operating the hydraulic bar for steady throughput, and adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety policies and wear PPE at all times.
• Familiarity with NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines preferred.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and maintain focus in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Pick up chickens by their thighs and ensure feet are secured on moving shackles.
• Control hydraulic bar with leg to maintain continuous product flow.
• Comply with company policies, welfare guidelines, and applicable laws.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Self-motivation

Work ethic

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hatchery/poultry industry 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.

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.