1st and 2nd Shift - Poultry Line Associate

Waynefarms.wd1.waynefarms

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Alabama - Decatur Prepared Foods Plant Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted May 9, 2026
Job description

JOB INCENTIVES:

  • Benefits available on Day 1
  • On-the-job training

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Line Associate is responsible for the disassembly of poultry and may perform a wide variety of poultry processing related tasks as they rotate on the production line.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:    

•    Learn and perform production related tasks surrounding poultry processing such as debone or evisceration

•    Perform all duties in compliance with Company policies and procedures, agency guidelines (i.e. NCC Animal Welfare, U.S.D.A, etc.) and Federal, State and local legal requirements

•    Follow all safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (i.e. non-slip footwear, earplugs, hair and beard nets, hardhats, etc.) correctly at all times in areas requiring PPE helping to promote a zero accident culture

•    Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS: 

•    High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

•    Previous poultry experience preferred 

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

•    Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

•    Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•    Ability to work non-standard shifts (weekends, holidays and extended shifts) as needed

•    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally

•    Exposure to wet and cold environment, and work around raw and/or animal odors

•    Exposure to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving equipment


 

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist in poultry processing tasks, follow safety protocols, work on production line, lift up to 50 lbs.

Job title

1st and 2nd Shift - Poultry Line Associate

Experience level

Industry

food processing

Location requirements

Decatur Alabama, on-site work only, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lifting up to 50 lbswork in wet cold environmentwear PPE

Preferred skills

poultry experience

Specializations

poultry processingfood production
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Decatur, AL, USA

On-site City