Utility Associate-1st Shift

Wayne Farms•Palestine, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Utility Associate for the 1st Shift. This role is primarily responsible for filling in and performing all jobs in an assigned area or department in the absence of the regular worker. The Utility Associate will also train new and current associates on jobs within the area as needed and must perform all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is a leading poultry producer with over a century of industry expertise, offering professional development opportunities and making an impact on a global scale.

Requirements

Ability to perform one or more functions of the deboning process.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
Sound work ethic, honesty, and moral character.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.
Ability to perform one or more functions of deboning process.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

Independently fills in and performs work while the regular worker is absent from the workstation.
Distributes knives prior to shift start, swaps out knives during the shift, and collects knives at the end of the shift.
Sets up assigned lines with stands and ice.
Trains/cross-trains incoming or current workers on new skills as needed.
Maintains a clean and sanitary work area around the assigned line.
Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.