Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Benefits available Day 1

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring a Line Associate to disassemble poultry and rotate through multiple production line tasks. Responsibilities include debone or evisceration, adhering to company policies and safety regulations, and operating under USDA and NCC guidelines.

The role requires minimal education with a preference for a High School diploma or equivalent and prior poultry experience. Strong safety awareness and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are expected; benefits begin Day 1.

Qualifications

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

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, agency guidelines (e.g. NCC Animal Welfare, USDA) and Federal, State and local requirements.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE correctly at all times in areas requiring PPE to promote a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Poultry processing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: 1st Shift (Department times may vary) Live Hang, Picking, and Evis: 5:00am - 2:00pm Specialty and Debone: 7:00am - 4:00pm Freezing/Chilling, Preprice, Shipping: 8:00am - 6:00pm Shift: 2nd Shift (Department times may vary) Live Hang, Picking, and Evis: 2:00pm - 10:00pm Specialty and Debone: 4:00pm - 1:00am (until finish) Freezing/Chilling, Preprice, Shipping: 6:00pm - 6:00am Pay: $18.10 - $25.25 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.