Dayshift Live Hanger

Pilgrim's•Natchitoches, LA

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a dayshift production hourly Live Hanger to help process poultry products safely and meet USDA and company standards. The role involves firmly placing both feet of live chickens into moving shackles, using provided tools, equipment, and manual labor. 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. Team members follow operating procedures and production and quality expectations, operate equipment, keep work areas clean, and comply with safety, food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare guidelines. The position is fast-paced and requires attention to detail and teamwork. Team members may perform other production duties as needed, including cage dumping and loading, moving trailers, removing dead birds and ensuring hangers receive breaks, and backing up the kill machine. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with some weekend work required. The stated base hourly rate is $19.60. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment. Paid leave includes sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other legally required paid leave where applicable. A 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. Pilgrim’s also offers learning and development programs to support career growth. The company conducts drug, alcohol, and background checks for new team members after an offer and before employment begins.

Requirements

Ability to multitask and work quickly.
Good communication skills.
Ability to understand simple instructions and apply common sense.
Ability to work as a team member and work close to other employees at some stations, less than three feet apart.
Ability to work in hot or cool temperatures depending on outdoor 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 preferred.
Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s standards.
Firmly insert both feet of each chicken into a moving shackle; the sixth hanger catches and re-hangs birds hung by only one leg, and the first hanger moves 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 teammates by sharing skills and knowledge and promoting a positive work atmosphere.
Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet production and quality goals, including working in different production areas as needed.
As a cage dumper, bring in full bird cages, dump the proper amount of birds onto the belt, and transfer empty cages to be washed and reloaded onto trailers.
As a yard jockey, keep trailers in proper rotation and keep birds in the shed so the department does not run out of chickens.
As a floor relief person, remove dead birds from the floor, keep the area clean and presentable, and ensure Live Hangers receive breaks.
As a back-up killer, cut the throat of birds missed by the kill machine.
As a cage loader, keep full live-bird cages on the dumper system and load empty cages onto the proper trailer.

Benefits

Medical coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
Dental coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
Vision coverage begins after 60 days of employment.
Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave where applicable.
401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
Continuous learning opportunities and learning and development programs supporting career growth.

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