Live Hang Associate - 3rd Shift

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work on a line and retrieve birds by their feet from a conveyor.
• Hold a bird in weight ranging from 6 to 12 pounds by both feet.
• Hanging birds in shackles by their feet on a moving line at a reach of approximately 32 inches at a rate of 18 birds per minute (BPM).
• Ensure that birds are placed in shackles properly to prevent bruising or damaging.
• This position requires regular rotation.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in Company and department safety programs.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
• Absolutely no exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.
• Able to stand for several hours.
• Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.