Poultry Line Associate- 1st and 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available at Day 1

On-the-job Training

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Hammond, LA is hiring for a Line Associate to support poultry processing on rotating production line tasks. The role requires compliance with safety standards and PPE usage, with on-the-job training and benefits starting day one. Shifts include 1st and 2nd with pay ranging from $17.85 to $19.35 per hour, and prior poultry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous poultry experience preferred.
• Follow all safety policies and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble poultry and perform tasks on the production line as assigned.
• Perform duties in compliance with company policies, agency guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE at all times in areas requiring protection.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Poultry processing

Safety compliance

PPE usage

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 1st Shift 7:30am-4:00PM
• Start Pay $17.85
• 2nd Shift 4:00pm -1:00AM
• Start Pay $19.35
• Benefits available at 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.