Dayshift Live Hanger

Pilgrim's•Natchitoches, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Live Hanger works on Pilgrim’s poultry production team, hanging live birds by firmly inserting both feet into moving shackles using provided tools, including knives, and equipment. Team members follow USDA and company standards and procedures. The sixth hanger also catches and re-hangs birds hung by one leg, while the first hanger moves the belt forward to bring in birds. This fast-paced, hands-on role involves processing poultry products according to operating procedures and production and quality expectations. Team members operate equipment, keep work areas clean, and follow safety, food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare guidelines. Depending on production needs, duties may also include cage dumping and loading, trailer rotation, removing dead birds, providing 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 position involves standing and using hands for 8–11 hours per day, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working in temperatures affected by the weather. The listed base hourly pay rate is $19.60.

Requirements

Ability to multitask and work quickly.
Good communication skills.
Ability to comprehend simple instructions and apply common sense.
Ability and willingness to work closely with 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.
Dependability, willingness to learn, and ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Poultry or food industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Firmly place both feet of each live bird into moving shackles according to USDA and Pilgrim’s standards and procedures.
As the sixth hanger, catch and re-hang birds that have been hung by only one leg while hanging the assigned shackle.
As the first hanger, move the belt forward to bring in birds.
Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to operating procedures and production and quality expectations.
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 tasks in different production areas as needed and complete other duties assigned 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 trailers.
As a yard jockey, keep trailers in proper rotation and ensure birds remain in the shed so the department does not run out of chickens.
As floor relief, 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 throats 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 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, or other statutorily required paid leave, if applicable.
401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
Better Futures.

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