Utility Associate

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Lumberton, NC seeks a dependable team member to fill in for absent workers across assigned lines and support production in a fast-paced poultry environment.

Responsibilities include line setup, knife distribution, training new staff, maintaining a clean area, and adhering to NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and all safety policies. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to perform one or more functions of deboning process.
• Able to work in cold, wet environments.

Responsibilities

• Fill in and perform work when regular worker is absent.
• Distribute knives prior to shift start, swap out knives during shift and collect knives at end of shift.
• Set 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

Skills

Leadership abilities

Self-motivation

Night/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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.