Dayshift Live Hanger

JBS Foods • Natchitoches, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Live Hanger works on the poultry production line, firmly placing both feet of live birds into moving shackles in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s standards and procedures. The position involves using provided tools, including knives, manual labor, and equipment. The sixth hanger also catches and re-hangs birds hung by only one leg, while the first hanger moves the belt forward to bring birds in. Team members may also perform other production duties as needed, including cage dumping and loading, moving trailers, removing dead birds, providing breaks, and backing up the killing machine.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on production role requiring attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety, food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare guidelines. 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.

Requirements

• Ability to multitask and work quickly.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to understand simple instructions and apply common sense.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work close to other employees at some stations, less than three feet apart.
• Ability to work in hot or cool temperatures depending on outside 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

• Place both feet of each live bird firmly into a moving shackle according to USDA and company standards.
• Catch and re-hang birds that have been hung by only one leg when assigned to the sixth hanger position.
• Move the belt forward to bring in birds when assigned to the first hanger position.
• Process poultry products using tools, manual labor, and equipment according to operating procedures and quality and quantity expectations.
• Monitor equipment and promptly report malfunctions or safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow safety, food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare guidelines.
• Support coworkers 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 other duties assigned to meet production and quality goals.
• As a cage dumper, bring in full 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 birds.
• 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 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED