Line Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Tennessee is seeking a Line Associate to support poultry processing on the production line. The role involves disassembly tasks, learning production processes such as debone or evisceration, and adhering to all company policies and safety procedures.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work non-standard shifts including weekends and holidays, and operate in a wet, cold environment with loud equipment.

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 correctly at all times in areas requiring PPE.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Poultry processing

Safety compliance

PPE usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 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.