Scale Operator - 2nd Shift

Wayne Farms; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Job summary

Wayne Farms in the United States is seeking a weight and packing associate to ensure accurate weighing, labeling and coding of product on the production line. You will follow PPE and safety guidelines and work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities include weighing 40–70 lb boxes, placing correct labels, and assisting with other departments as needed. The shift is 4:30 PM to 1:35 AM, with benefits available from day one and a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Weigh product and place correct label on box.
• Lift and place 40-70 pound boxes onto track.
• Ensure proper ice coverage on product around scale.
• May dump product from lugs into a combo.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers.

Skills

Unsupervised work

Night shift hours

Work ethic

Education

Poultry experience preferred

Job description

PAY: $20.40/hour

WORK SCHEDULE: 4:30 PM - 1:35 AM

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.