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Nightshift Production Hourly-Live Hanger

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Join our production team and play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality poultry products to customers. In this hands-on position, the live hanger is responsible firmly inserting both feet of the chicken into moving shackles using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance to USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures. Team member will place a live bird into the 6th shackle with both feet inserted firmly. The 6th hanger will catch and re-hang any birds that has been hung by only one leg while hanging their own shackle. The first hanger is responsible for moving the belt forward to bring in birds. You’ll work on the processing product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations. You’ll operate equipment, maintain a clean work area, and follow all safety and biosecurity guidelines. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and teamwork are key. If you’re dependable, willing to learn, and ready to grow with a company committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

Responsibilities:

• Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
• Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety, food safety, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge while promoting a positive work atmosphere.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals.
• Demonstrate flexibility by performing tasks in different areas of production as needed.
  • Cage Dumper- bring in full cage birds, dumping proper amount of birds onto the belt and transfer empty cages to be wash and reload back into the trailer.
  • Yard Jockey- Keeps all trailers in proper rotation and keeps birds in the shed so department does not run out of chicken
  • Floor Relief person-responsible for keeping all the dead birds off the floor, keeping area presentable and clean, also ensures all Live Hangers receive breaks
  • Back-up Killer –responsible for cutting the throat of any birds missed by the kill machine
  • Cage Loader-responsible for keeping full cages of live birds on the dumper system and loading empty onto proper trailer.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience: Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to multitask and work quickly, have good communication skills, ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense, and must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Physical requirements: Ability to work in hot or cool temperatures (depends on weather outside), ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day and