Live Hanger 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Live Hanger for the 2nd shift at the Hazlehurst, Mississippi plant. The role involves hanging live chickens in moving shackles, using PPE, and complying with safety and animal welfare guidelines.

Must be able to work nights, weekends and extended hours, with ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 60 lbs. Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and prior hatchery or poultry industry experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.

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

Ability to work unsupervised

Self-motivation

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

PPE safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Live Hanger 2nd Shift page is loaded## Live Hanger 2nd Shiftlocations: Mississippi - Hazlehurst Planttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-70092**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.A career that makes an amazing difference starts at **Wayne-Sanderson Farms**. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** is built on over a century's worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation.Our family at **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation's third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities.Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with **Wayne-Sanderson Farms** by applying online today.