Poultry Line Associate- 1st and 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1

On the job training

Referral bonus up to $1,000

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC is hiring Line Associates for the poultry production line. Typical shifts run 8am–5pm or 5pm–2am, with starting pay at $18.35 per hour and benefits starting Day 1. On-the-job training is provided and a referral bonus up to $1,000.

Responsibilities include disassembly of poultry and performing a variety of processing tasks while rotating on the line, with emphasis on safety and compliance with NCC Animal Welfare, USDA, and all applicable laws.

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.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Company policies and procedures, agency guidelines and Federal, State and local legal requirements.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear required PPE correctly at all times to promote a zero accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Poultry processing

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS:

• First Shift Hours are typically 8am to 5pm


• Second Shift Hours are typically 5pm to 2am


• Starting payrate $18.35


• Benefits available Day 1


• On the job training


• Referral Bonus up to $1,000

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.