Utility Associate-2nd Shift

Wayne Farms•Palestine, TX

2d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for filling in/performing all jobs in assigned area/department in absence of regular worker. Trains new and current associates on jobs in area as needed. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

Requirements

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
Stand up to 8 hours
Lift up to 60 lbs
Work in a wet and cold environment (45ºF, 4ºC)
Will be exposed to noise of > 85 decibels, CO2 and moving production equipment
Ability to lift 10 lbs repeatedly and climb steps
Ability to frequently kneel, crawl, stoop, and bend
Work around raw, live animal odors

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Independently fills in and performs work while regular worker absent from workstation.
Distributes knives prior to shift start, swaps out knives during shift and collects knives at end of shift
Sets up assigned lines with stands and ice
Trains/cross-trains incoming or current workers on new skills as needed
Maintains clean and sanitary work area around 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