Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 2nd Shift
Wayne Farms · Decatur · $20.80/hr (stated in the posting)
• Benefits available day 1
• On the job training
• Starting pay - 1st shift $20.80 & 2nd shift $21.80
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