Utility Associate 1st Shift

Sanderson Farms, Inc.; Hazlehurst (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a reliable team member to fill in for absent workers and perform assigned duties in the deboning area. You will train new and current associates, maintain a clean, sanitary work area, and ensure operations comply with company policies and safety guidelines.

Typical duties include standing up to 8 hours, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working in a cold, wet environment with production equipment and high noise levels.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Basic math skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to train others.
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Independently fills in and performs work when the regular worker is absent.
• 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 and safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Work unsupervised

Night/weekend/holiday shifts

Sound work ethic

Deboning process functions

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Basic math skills

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.

About Wayne-Sanderson Farms

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.