Live Poultry Processing Technician - Night Shifts

Wayne Farms; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms – Hazlehurst facility is seeking hardworking individuals to operate in a poultry processing environment. This role involves hanging live chickens on moving shackles and maintaining strict PPE and safety standards.

Responsibilities include handling chickens, operating hydraulic equipment, and adhering to company policies and animal welfare guidelines, with additional duties as needed. Evening, night, and weekend shifts may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Poultry hatchery or related experience preferred.
• Basic math skills are beneficial for routines and measurement tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pick up chickens by their thighs, placing both feet securely on moving shackles.
• Control hydraulic bar with leg for continuous flow of product.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Work ethic

Night/weekend shifts

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Poultry industry experience

Basic math skills

Job description

Wayne Farms – Hazlehurst facility is seeking hardworking individuals to operate in a poultry processing environment. This role involves hanging live chickens on moving shackles and maintaining strict PPE and safety standards.

Responsibilities include handling chickens, operating hydraulic equipment, and adhering to company policies and animal welfare guidelines, with additional duties as needed. Evening, night, and weekend shifts may be required to meet production needs.