Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 2nd Shift
Wayne-Sanderson Farms is hiring a Poultry Line Associate - 1st and 2nd Shift in Mississippi - Hazlehurst Plant, United States of America. Posted October 9, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Wayne-Sanderson Farms
- Location
- Mississippi - Hazlehurst Plant, United States of America
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Operations & Manufacturing
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
- First scanned
- October 9, 2026
About the job
HOURS:
1st Shift- Approximately 7:00am- 4:00pm
2nd Shift- Approximately 4:00pm- 2:00am
3rd Shift- Approximately 10pm- 6:00am
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