Utility Associate: Cross-Train Leader in Deboning Ops

Wayne Farms LLC; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Mississippi is seeking a dependable team member to fill in and perform all tasks in the assigned area when the regular worker is absent. This role supports production lines, ensuring continuity and adherence to safety and animal welfare guidelines.

You will set up lines, handle knives, train current or new workers, maintain a clean work area, and follow all company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Able to perform one or more functions of deboning process.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

Deboning

Leadership

Self-motivated

Night/weekend shift

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic math skills

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Mississippi is seeking a dependable team member to fill in and perform all tasks in the assigned area when the regular worker is absent. This role supports production lines, ensuring continuity and adherence to safety and animal welfare guidelines.

You will set up lines, handle knives, train current or new workers, maintain a clean work area, and follow all company policies and regulatory requirements.