Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Ellisville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Mississippi is seeking a Line Associate to support poultry processing on the production line, rotating through tasks such as debone or evisceration and other line duties.

The role requires willingness to work non-standard shifts, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to safety and PPE protocols; prior poultry experience is preferred.

We offer on-site employment with equal opportunity and comprehensive safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous poultry experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform production-related tasks surrounding poultry processing such as debone or evisceration.
• Perform all duties on the production line following Company policies and safety guidelines.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE to promote a zero-accident culture.

Skills

Poultry experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits are available on the first day of employmentOn-the-job trainingShift Details & Pay Ranges = Listed BelowShift: 1st Shift (Department times may vary)Live Hang: 5:02 am - 1:32 pmPicking: 5:02 am - 1:32 pmEvis: 5:14 am - 1:46 pmPaws: 5:30 am - 2:00 pmRehang: 7:50 am - 4:20 pmSpecialty: 7:52 am - 4:20 pmDark Meat Debone: 7:52 am - 4:20 pmDebone: 8:12 am - 4:42 pmShipping: 6:00 am - 2:00 pmShift: 2nd Shift (Department times may vary)Live Hang: 1:32 pm - 10:00 pmPicking: 1:46 pm - 10:15 pmEvis: 1:46 pm - 10:15 pmPaws: 2:00 pm - 9:30 pmRehang: 4:20 pm - 12:50 amSpecialty: 4:20 pm - 1:15 amDark Meat Debone: 4:20 pm - 1:15 amDebone: 4:42 pm - 1:30 amShipping: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pmShift: 3rd Shift (Department times may vary)Shipping: 10:30 pm - 5:30 amSanitation: 10:30 pm - 4:30 am or 1:30 am - 7:30 amPay Ranges:First Shift: $18.70Second Shift: $20.20Third Shift: $22.00 (Sanitation)PRIMARY 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 environments, 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.