Poultry Line Associate - 1st & 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is seeking a Line Associate to support the poultry processing line with duties including disassembly and related tasks as team members rotate on the production line. The role emphasizes compliance with company policies, animal welfare standards, and federal/state regulations while maintaining a zero-accident culture.

Training is provided on the job, and the position requires the ability to work non-standard shifts, with potential overtime in weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous poultry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform production related tasks surrounding poultry processing such as debone or evisceration.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Company policies and procedures and applicable guidelines (NCC Animal Welfare, USDA, etc.).
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE (e.g. non-slip footwear, earplugs, hair and beard nets, hardhats) correctly in areas requiring PPE.

Skills

Poultry experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Time & Pay Rate:1st Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm -$18.302nd Shift: 4:30pm - 1:30am -$19.80-On the job training-Benefits available Day 1PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Line Associate is responsible for the disassembly of poultry and may perform a wide variety of poultry processing related tasks as they rotate on the production line.RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:• Learn and perform production related tasks surrounding poultry processing such as debone or evisceration• Perform all duties in compliance with Company policies and procedures, agency guidelines (i.e. NCC Animal Welfare, U.S.D.A, etc.) and Federal, State and local legal requirements• Follow all safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. non-slip footwear, earplugs, hair and beard nets, hardhats, etc.) correctly at all times in areas requiring PPE helping to promote a zero accident culture• Perform additional relevant duties as assignedEDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not requiredEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:• Previous poultry experience preferredSAFETY REQUIREMENTS:• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatoryPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Ability to work non-standard shifts (weekends, holidays and extended shifts) as needed• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally• Exposure to wet and cold environment, and work around raw and/or animal odors• Exposure to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving equipmentWe 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.