1st and 2nd Shift - Poultry Line Associate

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Wayne Farms

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Decatur, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Line Associate is responsible for the disassembly of poultry, including tasks such as deboning and evisceration. They must ensure all duties comply with company policies, USDA guidelines, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

You have the ability to perform poultry processing tasks, rotating on the production line, and must adhere to all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment. Previous poultry experience is preferred, but not required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Poultry processing

Debone

Evisceration

NCC Animal Welfare

U.S.D.A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job Description

JOB INCENTIVES:

  • Benefits available on Day 1
  • On-the-job training

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Line Associate is responsible for the disassembly of poultry and may perform a wide variety of poultry processing related tasks as they rotate on the production line.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:    

•    Learn and perform production related tasks surrounding poultry processing such as debone or evisceration

•    Perform all duties in compliance with Company policies and procedures, agency guidelines (i.e. NCC Animal Welfare, U.S.D.A, etc.) and Federal, State and local legal requirements

•    Follow all safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. non-slip footwear, earplugs, hair and beard nets, hardhats, etc.) correctly at all times in areas requiring PPE helping to promote a zero accident culture

•    Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS: 

•    High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

•    Previous poultry experience preferred 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

•    Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

•    Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•    Ability to work non-standard shifts (weekends, holidays and extended shifts) as needed

•    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

•    Exposure to wet and cold environment, and work around raw and/or animal odors

•    Exposure to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving equipment


 

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.

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Wayne Farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is an industry leader and the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, serving customers, consumers and communities with integrity, leadership and responsible farm, workplace and business practices. With a diverse portfolio of products, a strong operating culture and an industry-leading workforce of more than 26,000 people and over 2,000 farm partners, Wayne-Sanderson Farms owns and operates 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces affordable, high-quality poultry products for retail, foodservice, restaurant, industrial and institutional segments under the brand names of SANDERSON FARMS® COVINGTON FARMS®, NAKED TRUTH®, BUFFALOOS®, FLY’N SAUCERS®, CRISPY FLIERS®, PLATINUM HARVEST®, CHEF’S CRAFT®, WAYNE FARMS®, and WAYNE-SANDERSON FARMS®. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is proud to be the “Official Chicken of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).” For more information, visit WayneSandersonFarms.com or follow Wayne-Sanderson Farms on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
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