Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 2nd Shift

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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr