Paws Associate-1st Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Palestine, TX is seeking a Paws Associate to visually inspect, grade, and pack chicken paws on the production line. You will weigh products to ensure accurate packing while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 5:00am–1:30pm. Pay rate is $18.75 per hour with benefits available and day-one on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented and cooperative with coworkers and supervisors.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Examine chicken paws on a conveyor belt for quality issues.
• Sort and discard non-conforming paws into a condemn barrel.
• Weigh and pack raw chicken paws into boxes for shipping.
• Perform additional tasks as needed within or outside the department.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following safety policies.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Team oriented

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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 by applying online today.