Paws Associate-1st Shift

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Paws Associate to visually inspect, grade, and pack chicken paws on a production line, ensuring quality control and compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Responsibilities include weighing and packing paws, identifying quality issues, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Requires HS diploma (preferred) and willingness to work varied shifts; benefits begin Day One.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic with reliability and integrity.
• Team-oriented mindset for effective collaboration.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect chicken paws on a conveyor belt for quality issues (mangi ng, discoloration, or excess skin and nails).
• Sort and discard paws not meeting standards; place unsalvageable items in the condemn barrel.
• Weigh and pack raw chicken paws into boxes for shipping with correct quantities.
• Perform additional tasks or alternate roles as needed within or outside the department.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS:

• Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm
• Pay Rate-18.75
• Benefits available Day One
• On the job training

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Paws Associate is responsible for visually inspecting, grading, and packing chicken paws to ensure quality standards are met. This role involves working on a production line, weighing products for proper packing, and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and industry regulations, including NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Examine chicken paws on a conveyor belt to identify quality issues such as mangling, discoloration, or excess skin and nails.
• Sort and discard paws that do not meet quality standards, placing unsalvageable ones into a designated condemn barrel.
• Accurately weigh and pack raw chicken paws into boxes, ensuring the correct amounts for shipping.
• Perform additional tasks or assume alternate roles within or outside the department as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety policies and protocols.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Strong work ethic with a focus on reliability, honesty, and moral character.
• Cooperative and team-oriented mindset for effective collaboration with supervisors and coworkers.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Previous experience in the poultry industry or a similar production environment is a plus.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Adhere strictly to company and departmental safety policies.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures (approximately 45°F to 80°F) and humidity levels.
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift and perform repetitive tasks.Exposure to noise levels exceeding 85 decibels, CO2, and moving production equipment.
• Lifting of up to 45 lbs.

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.