Live Poultry Line Operator

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Dillon (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Live Hanger to join our production team and help keep operations moving safely and efficiently.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work directly with live birds, placing them into shackles on the moving line to support the start of our processing flow. You’ll help maintain line speed, product quality, and a safe work environment while contributing to a productive production process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer in the past 3 years.
• Experience in poultry processing preferred.
• Prior experience hanging live chickens.

Responsibilities

• Work on a line and retrieve birds by their feet from a conveyor.
• Hold a bird in weight ranging from 2 to 6 pounds by both feet.
• Hanging birds in shackles by their feet on a moving line at a reach of approximately 32 inches at a rate of 28 birds per minute (BPM).
• Ensure that birds are placed in shackles properly to prevent bruising or damaging.
• This position requires regular rotation.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in Company and department safety programs.

Skills

Line work

Safety awareness

Bird handling

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Live Hanger to join our production team and help keep operations moving safely and efficiently.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work directly with live birds, placing them into shackles on the moving line to support the start of our processing flow. You’ll help maintain line speed, product quality, and a safe work environment while contributing to a productive production process.