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Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Live Hanger - Second Shift

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $21–$22/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Ellisville, MS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/9/2026

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What they do

A Meat and Seafood Processor or Packager works in a processing facility to cut, sort and package meat and seafood for sale to retail or wholesale customers. Processes and packages food according to health and safety guidelines.

$35,617 / year median in Mississippi

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Shift Details & Pay Ranges =

Listed Below Shift:

SHIFT TIMES MAY VARY

Monday through Friday -

Shift Time:

1:30 PM until 10:00 PM

OCCASIONAL SATURDAYS
Pay Ranges:
Entry through 4 years of Employment = $21.00 5 years through 9 years of Employment = $21.25 10 years through 14 years of Employment = $21.50 15 years through 19 years of Employment = $21.75 20 plus years of Employment = $22.00
PLUS A WEEKLY ATTENDANCE BONUS
PRIMARY

FUNCTION

Responsible for hanging live chickens in moving shackles. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Pick up chickens by their thighs, placing both feed onto moving shackles ensuring feet are securely caught. Control hydraulic bar with leg for continuous flow of product. Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations. All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate. Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character. Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent. Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience. Basic math functions and skills.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand up to 8 hours. Lift up to 60 lbs. Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit). Exposure to wet and dusty environment. Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling. Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.). Work around raw, live animal odors. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.