Utility Associate

Wayne Farms LLC; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Collins, MS is seeking a Utility Associate to fill in for absences and support multiple lines in the Collins Feed Mill. The role includes distributing knives, setting up lines with stands and ice, and training new or current workers on required tasks.

You will maintain a clean, sanitary work area and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable welfare guidelines while working nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
• Basic math skills
• Ability to perform one or more functions of deboning process
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

## Utility AssociateApply: Mississippi - Collins Feed Mill: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-69060**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