Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 3rd Shift

Wayne Farms LLC; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

On the job training

Sign & Stay Bonus

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Poultry Line Associate where you will be a vital part of the poultry processing team. This role offers you the chance to work in a dynamic environment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. With day one benefits and on-the-job training, you will gain invaluable experience in the poultry industry. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage starting at $17.30, along with a generous sign-on bonus. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career with a leading poultry producer, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous poultry experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble poultry and perform various processing tasks.
• Comply with company policies and safety guidelines.

Skills

Poultry processing

Safety compliance

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 3rd Shift

Apply locations: Alabama - Dothan Plant

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: 2025-43772

SHIFT DETAILS:

• Pay Rates begin at $17.30/hour - $1,500 Sign & Stay Bonus
• Day 1 benefits
• 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.

About Us

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.

Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms by applying online today.