Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Enterprise (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Stay bonus

Benefits day 1

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Line Associate to support poultry processing operations. The role involves disassembly of poultry and rotating tasks on the production line to support efficiency and quality.

On-the-job training is provided; a High School diploma is preferred but not required, and prior poultry experience is a plus. Benefits start day one, with shift options and a $2,000 Sign & Stay bonus.

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.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE (non-slip footwear, earplugs, hair and beard nets, hardhats, etc.).
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Poultry processing experience

Safety protocol compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Details:

Pay: $18.50 - $19.50/hr. + $2,000 Sign & Stay Bonus

• 1st Shift: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
• 2nd Shift: 4:30 pm - 2:00 am
• Benefits available day 1
• On the job training

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 assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Previous poultry experience preferred

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL 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 equipment

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.