Poultry Line Associate- 1st and 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

On the job Training

Benefits Day 1

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Hammond, LA is seeking a Line Associate to support poultry processing on the production line. Shifts run day and potentially evening hours with on-the-job training provided. Pay begins at $17.85 for 1st shift and $19.35 for 2nd shift, with benefits available from day one.

The role involves disassembly tasks, debone or evisceration as needed, and strict adherence to safety and PPE requirements in a production environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Previous poultry processing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in wet/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble poultry and rotate through line tasks on the production floor.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required PPE at all times.
• Assist with debone or evisceration and other line duties as needed.
• Perform additional duties related to poultry processing per direction.

Skills

Poultry processing experience

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

1st Shift 7:30am-4:00PMStart Pay $17.852nd Shift 4:00pm -1:00AMStart Pay $19.35Benefits available at Day 1On the job TrainingPRIMARY 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.