Live Hanger SS Day Shift

Work at Simmons • Gentry, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To humanely place live birds on an overhead conveyor line by manually hanging both of their legs in empty shackles, without damaging the poultry and in compliance with animal welfare guidelines. This role requires the ability to efficiently work in a plant environment, regularly stand, reach, and move about the facility. The position involves lifting up to 15 lbs repetitively, above shoulders, at a rate of up to 25 birds per minute, requiring strenuous physical effort. Constant standing, simple and power grasping, fine manipulation, reaching at/below/above shoulder level, repetitive motion of shoulders, arms, and hands, and light lifting/carrying are expected. The work environment includes inside line work around loud equipment/machines, walking around drains, footbaths, and hoses, in a wet environment with occasional dust, and temperatures that can reach up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as sanitizable footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, and hair nets will be used.

Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility.
• Lift up to 15 lbs, repetitively, above shoulders at a rate of up to 25 birds per minute.
• Strenuous physical effort required.
• Constant standing, simple and power grasping of the hands, fine manipulation/feeling with the hands, reaching at, below shoulder level, above shoulder level, repetitive motion of the shoulders, arms and hands, light lifting/carrying, use of vision.
• Works in a wet environment, occasional dust in temperatures that can reach up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Will use sanitizable footwear, gloves, apron, hearing protection, hair net(s) and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience working around machinery.
• Working knowledge of a processing facility.
• Military experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Manually hangs live chickens on shackles by both legs, ensuring no damage to the bird.
• Rotates positions to equalize job responsibilities in the area.
• Complies with all policies or rules established by Simmons on Animal Welfare, including annual Animal Welfare training.
• Participates as a member of the team, fostering strong cohesiveness and accepting responsibility to identify and resolve issues.
• Familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies) and understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed