Poultry Live-Hang Operator

Perdue Farms, Inc.; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Live Hanger to join our production team to help keep operations moving safely and efficiently. You’ll directly handle live birds, placing them into shackles on a moving line to support the start of our processing flow.

This hands-on role requires attention to line speed, product quality, and a safe work environment; the position offers a base rate of $22.45 per hour, potential premiums, overtime, and an annual bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field.
• High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required.
• Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior experience hanging live chickens.

Responsibilities

• Work on a line and retrieve birds by their feet from a conveyor.
• Hold a bird in weight ranging from 2 to 6 pounds by both feet.
• Hanging birds in shackles by their feet on a moving line at a reach of approximately 32 inches at a rate of 28 birds per minute (BPM).
• Ensure that birds are placed in shackles properly to prevent bruising or damaging.
• This position requires regular rotation.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in Company and department safety programs.

Education

High School or equivalent (beneficial)

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Live Hanger to join our production team to help keep operations moving safely and efficiently. You’ll directly handle live birds, placing them into shackles on a moving line to support the start of our processing flow.

This hands-on role requires attention to line speed, product quality, and a safe work environment; the position offers a base rate of $22.45 per hour, potential premiums, overtime, and an annual bonus based on performance.