Live Hanger - 2nd Shift

Sanderson Farms, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in North Carolina (St. Pauls Plant) is hiring for a Live Hanger on a 2nd shift (1:30 PM-10:00 PM). You will hang live chickens in moving shackles and must wear and maintain PPE while following all safety and welfare guidelines. The role requires standing, lifting up to 60 lbs, and exposure to heat and dusty environments.

Preferred candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and poultry industry experience. Training on safety policies will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math functions and skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick up chickens by their thighs, placing both feet onto moving shackles.
• 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

Work ethic

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Education

Hatchery or poultry experience

Job description

Live Hanger - 2nd Shift# Careers## Live Hanger - 2nd ShiftApply: North Carolina - St. Pauls Plant: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-70172**SHIFT: 2nd (1:30 PM-10:00 PM)****PAY: $21.50****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.