Poultry Line Associate - All Shifts

Wayne Farms LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits on day one

On-the-job training

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring a Line Associate to disassemble poultry and perform rotating production line tasks. The role involves following safety protocols, wearing PPE, and adhering to company and regulatory guidelines. Training is provided on the job.

Shift details include 1st shift at $18.70/hour and 2nd shift at $20.20/hour, with a $1,000 sign-on/stay bonus. Benefits begin on day one, and applicants must be able to work non-standard shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred but not required.
• Previous poultry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble poultry and perform production tasks on the line.
• Follow all safety policies and wear required PPE at all times.
• Adhere to NCC Animal Welfare, USDA guidelines and local laws.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Poultry processing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

SHIFT DETAILS: $1,000 Sign & Stay Bonus (2nd shift) 1st shift $18.70 and 2nd shift $20.20 Shift: 1st 7:30 am -4:30 pm and 2nd 4:30 pm-1:30 am Benefits available day 1 On the job training

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.

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