Dayshift Live Hanger

Pilgrim's•Natchitoches, LA

About The Position

The Live Hanger works on Pilgrim’s poultry production team, handling live birds and helping deliver safe, high-quality poultry products. The primary task is to firmly place both feet of each chicken into moving shackles, following USDA and company product standards and procedures. The sixth hanger also catches and re-hangs birds hung by only one leg, while the first hanger moves the belt forward to bring in birds. This hands-on, fast-paced role involves using tools, including knives, manual labor, and production equipment. Team members follow operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations, monitor equipment, maintain a clean work area, and comply with safety, food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare guidelines. Employees may be assigned to other production duties as needed, including cage dumping and loading, trailer rotation, floor relief, and backing up the killer. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with some weekend work required. The role requires working in hot or cool temperatures depending on the weather, standing and using hands for 8–11 hours per day, and lifting 50 pounds or more. Employees work close to other team members at some stations, less than three feet apart. Pilgrim’s is a global food company with more than 62,000 team members. The company describes a commitment to safety, team-member development, and career growth through learning and development programs.

Requirements

Ability to multitask and work quickly.
Good communication skills.
Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense.
Ability and willingness to work as part of a team and close to other employees at some stations, less than three feet apart.
Ability to work in hot or cool temperatures depending on the weather.
Ability to stand and use hands for 8–11 hours per day.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Poultry or food industry experience.

Responsibilities

Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
Firmly insert both feet of chickens into moving shackles; the sixth hanger also catches and re-hangs birds hung by only one leg.
As the first hanger, move the belt forward to bring in birds.
Monitor equipment operation and promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety, food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare guidelines.
Support team members by sharing skills and knowledge and promoting a positive work atmosphere.
Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
Perform duties in different production areas as needed and complete other assigned duties to meet production and quality goals.
As a cage dumper, bring in full bird cages, dump the proper number of birds onto the belt, and transfer empty cages to be washed and reloaded onto the trailer.
As a yard jockey, keep trailers in proper rotation and keep birds in the shed so the department does not run out.
As floor relief, remove dead birds from the floor, keep the area clean and presentable, and ensure live hangers receive breaks.
As back-up killer, cut the throat of birds missed by the kill machine.
As a cage loader, keep full cages of live birds on the dumper system and load empty cages onto the proper trailer.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, or other statutorily required paid leave, if applicable.
401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service and subject to the company vesting schedule.
Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.

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