Live Hanger - Batesville - $21.00-$24.09 + $1 Shift Differential - please specify shift

Peco Foods, Inc.; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Peco Foods, Inc. in Batesville, AR is seeking a Live Hanger to transfer and hang live birds on a moving shackle line. You will ensure production continues smoothly while following safety and quality standards.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting poultry, and meeting birds-per-minute targets for premium pay. Shift differential applies, and the position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for the full shift.
• Ability to lift live poultry and work on a moving line.
• Maintain dependable performance and safety standards.
• Comfortable working in warm, dirty conditions with strong lighting.

Responsibilities

• Work at a pace necessary to keep the production line full at all times.
• Lift live poultry from the supply conveyor and hang live birds on a moving shackle line.
• Meet birds per minute ratio for premium pay.
• Physically inspect products for defects.
• Comply with written plant policies and procedures.
• Identify and report suspicious or abnormal situations to supervisor.

Skills

Stand for long shifts

Lift poultry on line

Shift work

Attention to safety

Job description

Live Hanger - Batesville - $21.00-$24.09 + $1 Shift Differential - please specify shift

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: LIVEH003115

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Batesville, AR 72501, USA

Description

Summary Description: Takes live birds from conveyors and hangs them in shackles. Lift live poultry from the supply conveyer and hang the birds by their feet from a shackle conveyor.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:

• Work at a pace necessary to keep the production line full at all times.
• Lift live poultry from the supply conveyor and hang live birds on a moving shackle line.
• Meet birds per minute ratio for premium pay.
• Physically inspect products for both natural occurring and processing defects.
• Comply with written plant policies and procedures.
• Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or plant management official such as product tampering, unauthorized employees in restricted area, and equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake.
• Must be dependable.
• Performance must stay at proficient level in order to keep premium.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to stand 100% of the work day.
• Gripping and repetitive use of hands.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb steps.
• Must be comfortable working in organic conditions - environment is very dirty, room is dark (red light,) and temperatures can get very hot in spring and summer months.

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