Loader Driver

Wayne Farms LLC; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a loader operator to safely move live poultry using loaders and related equipment in designated areas. The role requires compliance with biosecurity procedures, regulatory standards, and company safety policies.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, loading/unloading support, and maintaining accurate records while working in outdoor poultry houses and processing areas. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and long shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in poultry or agricultural equipment operation preferred.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders, forklifts, or other heavy equipment to move live poultry.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks, trailers, or holding areas as needed.
• Ensure safe handling of loads to prevent injuries or product loss.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and maintain records (checks, loads, weights).
• Clean and wash equipment as necessary and report issues promptly.
• Follow all safety, biosecurity, animal welfare, and sanitation rules.

Skills

Forklift/Loader experience

Valid driver’s license

Physical stamina

Outdoor weather readiness

Flexible night/holiday shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Poultry/agri equipment experience

Tools

Loader operation

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Job description

Job Summary

Primarily responsible for safely operating loaders and related equipment to move live poultry in a safe and secure manner. Ensures loads are properly handled according to company policies, biosecurity procedures, and regulatory requirements. Maintains equipment in good working condition while following all company safety standards, animal welfare guidelines, and local, state, and federal regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate loaders, forklifts, or other heavy equipment to move live poultry in designated areas.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, trailers, or holding areas as needed.
• Ensure safe and secure handling of loads to prevent injuries or product loss.
• Perform pre-operation equipment inspections and maintain accurate documentation (i.e., equipment checks, time, loads moved, weights, etc.).
• Clean and wash equipment as necessary.
• Report equipment or maintenance issues promptly to supervisor.
• Follow all company safety, animal welfare, biosecurity, and sanitation rules and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Flexible work hours required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous forklift, loader, or skid steer experience preferred.
• Ability to climb on/off equipment and work in different weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous poultry industry or agricultural equipment operation experience.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills.

Safety Requirements

• Follow all company safety policies and programs, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and equipment operation rules.
• Wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Comply with biosecurity and animal welfare standards.

Physical Requirements

• Work in outdoor environments (including inclement weather) and inside poultry houses or processing areas.
• Ability to sit, stand, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. as needed.
• Work around raw, live animal odors.
• Work in noisy environments (>85 decibels) and around moving equipment.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long shifts as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Wayne-Sanderson does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order. 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.

About Wayne-Sanderson Farms

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.