Live Hanger Third Shift

Responsibilities

• Follow all animal welfare standards while handling live poultry in a safe and respectful manner.
• Hang chickens on shackles while abiding by animal welfare policies.
• Handle birds gently and ensure birds' legs are secured within shackles.
• Grasp chickens from the moving conveyor belt, hang them by both feet onto a moving shackle line, position them breast‑out, and pull them down into the shackles.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout‑Tagout procedures, and Process Safety Management‑related matters.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in company and department safety programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in a manufacturing or shipping environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close‑quarters environment.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to wet and moist floors with metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Exposure to temperatures below 0 °F with both ambient and 100 % humidity.
• Handling products ranging from 0 °F to 50 °F.
• Noise exposure ranging from 50 dB to 110 dB.
• Mandatory use of protective and safety equipment as directed by the company.
• Repetitive handling of 8‑10 lb items; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of 40‑70 lb loads.
• Exposure to chemicals used in the poultry processing facility.
• Ability to remain stationary and on feet for the entire shift.
• Ability to work with heavy machinery for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to climb steps and access/e‑gress through the production environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, if applicable.