Poultry Line Associate
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Poultry Line Associate
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Nation's third-largest poultry producer
SHIFT DETAILS:
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
Nation's third-largest poultry producer
Wayne-Sanderson Farms raises and processes chicken for retail, foodservice, and institutions. It runs 23 fresh and further-processing facilities across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas, with more than 26,000 employees. The company markets a wide range of chicken products under brands like Wayne Farms, Sanderson Farms, Covington Farms, Platinum Harvest, Chef’s Craft, and Naked Truth, from standard fresh cuts to premium and gourmet options. Its goal is to provide affordable, high-quality poultry while maintaining integrity and responsible farming and workplace practices throughout its operations.
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