Scale Operator - 1st Shift

waynefarms; Georgia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting first day of hire

Job summary

Wayne Farms in Georgia is hiring for a production weigh/label role within a poultry processing facility. You will weigh product, label cases, and manage heavy lifting in a cold, wet environment.

Responsibilities include operating the scale, applying labels, and coordinating with teams while following SOPs and PPE requirements. The role requires staying on shift during nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work unsupervised and motivate yourself.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
• Strong work ethic, honesty and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh product and apply correct label to each box.
• Lift and place 40–70 lb boxes onto the track.
• Ensure proper ice coverage on product around the scale.
• May dump product from lugs into a combo as needed.
• Collaborate with supervisors and coworkers; follow directions and assist other departments as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Nights/weekends/holidays

Work ethic/honesty

Education

Poultry experience preferred

Job description

PAY: $19.40 + $1,500 Sign & Stay Bonus

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:33 AM - 4:25 PM

BENEFITS: Available first day of hire

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for weighing boxes of product; ensures accuracy of weight, labels, and codes. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Must accurately weigh product and place correct label on box.
• Lift and place 40 - 70 pound boxes of product onto track.
• Ensure proper ice coverage on all product around employee's scale.
• May be required to dump product from lugs into a combo.
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers
• Do all tasks assigned by members of management
• Must be able to follow directions and work in other departments as needed.
• Must be able to perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Poultry experience preferred but not required

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to safety requirements
• Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• PPE required but subject to change: Hairnet, beard net, shoe covers, gloves, smock, earplugs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift
• Will be exposed to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production
• Must be able to lift and push up to 70 lbs.

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.