Utility Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Bryan, Texas, is seeking a Utility Associate to support feed mill operations. The role involves filling in for absent workers, setting up lines, and maintaining a clean, safe work area around the assigned line.

You will train new and current associates, follow NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and company policies, and be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a wet/cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill in and perform work when regular worker is absent.
• Distribute, swap, and collect knives before/after shifts.
• Set up assigned lines with stands and ice.
• Train new or current associates on required skills.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area around the assigned line.
• Follow company safety policies and NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Self-motivated

Night/weekend flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Utility AssociateApply: Texas - Bryan Feed Mill: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-69359**PRIMARY FUNCTION:**Primarily responsible for filling in/performing all jobs in assigned area/department in absence of regular worker. Trains new and current associates on jobs in area as needed. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations. **RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:*** Independently fills in and performs work while regular worker absent from workstation.* Distributes knives prior to shift start, swaps out knives during shift and collects knives at end of shift* Sets up assigned lines with stands and ice* Trains/cross-trains incoming or current workers on new skills as needed* Maintains clean and sanitary work area around assigned line* Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.* Other duties as assigned**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:*** High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required* Basic math skills****EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:***** Ability to perform one or more functions of deboning process* Demonstrated leadership abilities* Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate* Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours* Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character**SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:*** Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs* Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Stand up to 8 hours* Lift up to 60 lbs* Work in a wet and cold environment (45oF, 4oC)* Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment* Ability to lift 10 lbs repeatedly and climb steps* Ability to frequently kneel, crawl, stoop, and bend* Work around raw, live animal odors