Poultry Processing Associate — Night Shifts

waynefarms; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Hazlehurst, MS, is seeking a poultry line worker to hang live chickens on moving shackles and maintain PPE usage in compliance with safety policies and animal welfare guidelines. The role requires standing for up to 8 hours, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced hatchery environment.

Responsibilities include handling chickens, operating hydraulic equipment for continuous product flow, and adhering to all applicable laws and company

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Pick up chickens by their thighs, placing both feed onto moving shackles ensuring feet are securely caught.
• Control hydraulic bar with leg for continuous flow of product.
• Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Night/Weekend/Holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Hatchery or poultry industry experience

Basic math skills

Job description

Wayne Farms in Hazlehurst, MS, is seeking a poultry line worker to hang live chickens on moving shackles and maintain PPE usage in compliance with safety policies and animal welfare guidelines. The role requires standing for up to 8 hours, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced hatchery environment.

Responsibilities include handling chickens, operating hydraulic equipment for continuous product flow, and adhering to all applicable laws and company