Offal Attendant - 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Union Springs (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Available first day of hire

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring for an offal screening and utility role in Union Springs, AL. The position involves operating offal equipment, managing wastewater systems, and ensuring compliance with NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and company policies.

Shift runs 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM with a $25.65 hourly wage plus a $3,000 sign-on/stay bonus. Responsibilities include monitoring machinery, moving trailers, coordinating with third-party drivers, and maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with pumps and irrigation systems.
• Ability to work unsupervised and meet safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate offal equipment and machinery (e.g., tumble screens, augers, pumps).
• Observe trailer and tanker fill levels and coordinate movements.
• Drive jockey truck to move trailers and tankers.
• Monitor wastewater equipment and chemicals.
• Perform cleaning and housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Coordinate with third-party drivers for pickups/deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Safety & Environmental Manager.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night shifts

Mechanical knowledge

Driver license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pumps

Valves

Irrigation systems

Job description

PAY

$25.65 + $3,000 Sign & Stay Bonus

WORK SCHEDULE

1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

BENEFITS

• Available first day of hire

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for overseeing the operation and compliance of our offal screening, DAF, sludge production/dewatering, and chemical mixing/injection system. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Monitors and operates offal equipment and machinery such as tumble screens, augers, pumps, motors, dewatering equipment, compressors, chemical feed equipment, etc.
• Observes the fill level on trailers and tankers
• Drives jockey truck to move full and empty trailers and tankers
• Monitors mechanical wastewater equipment such as meters, pumps, motors, electrical, pivots, etc.
• Measures and monitors wastewater chemicals such as santiquan, polymer, and caustics.
• Washing soaps, etc.
• Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for assigned work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds (i.e. walls and ceiling in receiving area, outside offal area, offal hole near open top, etc.)
• Works with third party drivers to coordinate the pick-up and delivery times of loaded and empty trailers and tankers
• Bail and compact cardboard as requested
• Performs other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Safety & Environmental Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Experience with pumps, valves, and irrigation systems.
• Must be able to drive a tractor or ability to learn (good driving record and valid GA driver license required)
• Strong mechanical knowledge and experience required
• Must be able to drive jockey truck to move offal trailers and tankers.
• Must have the ability to work alone, use good judgment and make decisions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relative poultry industry experience.
• Basic math functions and skills.
• Pass NOCTI Mechanical/Electrical test, Level 1 required

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently lifts up to 50 lbs. (daily).
• Walks inside and outside environment on a daily basis (1-5 miles per day).
• Frequently stoops, kneels, crawls, and bends.
• Must have good visual skills including the ability to see and distinguish colors.
• Must have good listening skills.
• Climbs stairs daily and occasionally climbs ladders.
• Must have the ability to work daily on elevated structures.
• Constantly subject to work in inclement weather conditions such as extremely wet, cold and hot environments.
• Frequently talks and receives auditory information from using two-way radios.Ability to work in an environment with strong and foul odors.
• Must use smelling senses to distinguish irregular odors.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Company Description

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. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.