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Simmons Foods

Live Hanger SS Day Shift

Gentry, AR · On-site

... damaging the poultry and in compliance with animal welfare guidelines. Essential Position ... This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Live Hanger and is not ...

George's, Inc.

HANGER - grade 1

Edinburg, VA · On-site

The Purpose of the Hanger is to take the parts of the chicken that are being processed and hang ... Preferred • Previous poultry or meat processing experience. George's is committed to providing ...

Case Farms

Live Hanger

Morganton, NC · On-site

Follows all animal welfare standards while handling live poultry in a safe and respectful manner. * Hang chickens on shackles while abiding by animal welfare policies. * Must handle birds gently and ...

Wayne Farms LLC

Live Hanger

Decatur, AL · On-site

Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience. * Basic math functions and skills. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: * Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. * Must wear Personal ...

Simmons Foods

Live Hanger SS (Night shift)

Gentry, AR · On-site

... damaging the poultry and in compliance with animal welfare guidelines. Essential Position ... This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Live Hanger and is not ...

Wayne Farms LLC

Live Hanger- 2nd Shift

Dobson, NC · On-site

Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience. * Basic math functions and skills. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: * Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. * Must wear Personal ...

Wayne Farms LLC

Live Hanger 2nd Shift

Hazlehurst, MS · On-site

Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience. * Basic math functions and skills. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: * Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. * Must wear Personal ...

Wayne Farms LLC

Live Hanger - All Shifts

Collins, MS · On-site

Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience. * Basic math functions and skills. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: * Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs. * Must wear Personal ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for poultry hanger in the United States is $22.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the poultry hanger position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Poultry Hanger, you need physical stamina, good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to work efficiently on a production line, with most employers requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with mechanical conveyor systems, safety protocols, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is often preferred. Attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork are essential soft skills in this position. These skills ensure safe handling of poultry, consistent production quality, and smooth workflow in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

What are the typical working conditions like for a poultry hanger?

Poultry Hangers usually work in refrigerated processing plants where maintaining food safety and sanitation standards is critical. The job involves standing for long periods, repetitive motion, and occasionally lifting or handling live birds as they are placed on processing hooks. You’ll often be part of a larger production team, working together to meet daily output targets while following strict safety guidelines. While the environment can be fast-paced and physically demanding, many companies provide thorough training, safety gear, and opportunities to advance into other roles within the processing operation.

What is a poultry hanger?

A Poultry Hanger is responsible for hanging live or processed poultry onto a moving production line for further processing. This job requires working in a cold, fast-paced environment while following safety and hygiene regulations. It may involve repetitive motions, lifting, and standing for long periods. Workers must also ensure proper handling to maintain product quality and animal welfare standards.

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Live Hanger SS Day Shift

Simmons Foods

Gentry, AR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Simmons Foods rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

154th of 436 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

To humanely place live birds on an overhead conveyor line by manually hanging both of their legs in empty shackles, without damaging the poultry and in compliance with animal welfare guidelines.
Essential Position Responsibilities
Manually hangs live chickens on shackles by both legs, ensuring no damage to the bird. Rotates positions to equalize job responsibilities in the area (i.e. go from more demanding positions to less demanding position). Must comply with all the policies or rules established by Simmons on Animal Welfare, including attendance in annual Animal Welfare training.
Participates as a member of the team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Simmons operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Live Hanger and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.
Physical Activities: Be able to efficiently work in a plant environment. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility. Lift up to 15 lbs, repetitively, above shoulders at a rate of up to 25 birds per minute. Strenuous physical effort required. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility. Constant standing, simple and power grasping of the hands, fine manipulation/feeling with the hands, reaching at, below shoulder level, above shoulder level, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, light lifting/carrying, use of vision. Inside line work around loud equipment/machines; walking around drains, footbaths, hoses; wet environment, occasional dust in temperatures that can reach up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit..
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use sanitizable footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required.
Travel: NA
Technical Experience: Preferred experience working around machinery.
Industry Experience: Working knowledge of a processing facility.
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Simmons Foods, headquartered in Siloam Springs, AR, US, is an established player in the global food processing industry. The company was founded in 1949 by Bill Simmons, and over the decades, it has grown to become a world leader in poultry, pet, and animal nutrition industries. Through its official website (simmonsfoods.com), the company has consistently communicated its commitment to quality, reliable partnerships, and innovative solutions. It specializes in the production and distribution of chicken, pet foods, and specialty pet snacks. Their mission is to be at the forefront of innovation in food products and to provide quality and value to customers and consumers.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Siloam Springs, AR, US

Year founded

1949

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