Live Haul Associate - 2nd Shift

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

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Mississippi seeks a Live Haul Associate to support the transfer and maintenance of poultry handling equipment from grow-out locations to processing facilities. The role involves assisting with equipment transfer, minor repairs, and ensuring safe operations in live haul processes.

The candidate should be able to operate mechanical loading equipment, follow written and verbal instructions, and work extended shifts when required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the transfer, minor repair, and servicing of machines and related equipment used in poultry transfer.
• Aid in spotting for live haul trucks at farm to ensure safe practices and mitigate damage.
• Operate mechanical loading equipment in compliance with safety guidelines to avoid damage; notify personnel if damage is found.
• Evaluate loading equipment and vehicles; report mechanical defects or needed repairs.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in implementing improvements.
• Wear personal protective equipment where required.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate machinery

Forklift operation

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Live Haul Associate assists in the transfer and maintenance of required machinery for poultry movement from grow out location to processing facility.

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Assist in the transfer, minor repair, and servicing of machines and related equipment utilized in the transfer of poultry before or after loading
• Aid in spotting for live haul trucks at farm to ensure safe practices and mitigation of damage
• Operate mechanical loading equipment in compliance with safety guidelines to avoid damage to grower’s housing and equipment; notify appropriate personnel in event of damage immediately once discovered
• Evaluate loading equipment and vehicles while operating and notify appropriate person of mechanical defects or needed repairs
• Identify opportunities for improvement, develop improvement, present to appropriate personnel, and lead or participate in the implementation of improvement
• Wear personal protective equipment in all areas where required
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to operate mechanical equipment used for loading poultry
• Ability to safely operate a forklift
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work Non-standard shifts (Holiday, Weekend, extended) as needed per business need
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs utilizing correct lifting techniques
• Ability to work in unusual environments including warn and dusty, wet and humid, and noisy environments
• Ability to tolerate animal smells and exposure to chemicals within OSHA limits
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, grasp, twist, and kneel

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.