Poultry Processing Technician: Live Hanger (Night Shift)

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Summit (MS); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a poultry processing worker in Mississippi to hang live chickens in moving shackles. You will follow PPE protocols and company policies to ensure safe, compliant operations while handling birds during high-speed processing.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior hatchery or poultry experience is preferred, with basic math skills. Equal opportunity employer and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Requires 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 feet onto moving shackles.
• Control hydraulic bar with leg for continuous flow of product.
• Comply with all company policies, animal welfare guidelines, and local, state and federal laws.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Work ethic

Night/weekend shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Poultry hatchery/industry experience

Basic math skills

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a poultry processing worker in Mississippi to hang live chickens in moving shackles. You will follow PPE protocols and company policies to ensure safe, compliant operations while handling birds during high-speed processing.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working nights, weekends, and holidays. Prior hatchery or poultry experience is preferred, with basic math skills. Equal opportunity employer and safety-focused environment.