Live Hanger 1st and 2nd Shift
- Location
- Texas - Tyler Plant
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
1ST SHIFT HOURS: 4:45 AM - 2:00 PM
1ST SHIFT PAY: $19.50 AN HOUR
2ND SHIFT HOURS: 1:45 PM - 10:00 PM
2ND SHIFT PAY: $21.00 AN HOUR
BOTH SHIFTS ELIGIBLE FOR WEEKLY ATTENDANCE BONUS OF $160
BENEFITS AVAILABLE DAY ONE
ON THE JOB TRAINING
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for hanging live chickens in moving shackles. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- Pick up chickens by their thighs, placing both feed onto moving shackles ensuring feet are securely caught.
- Control hydraulic bar with leg for continuous flow of product.
- Comply with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines, and local, state and federal laws, and regulations.
- All other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
- Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Hatchery or relative poultry industry experience.
- Basic math functions and skills.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
- Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Stand up to 8 hours.
- Lift up to 60 lbs.
- Frequent exposure to heat (incubators are 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
- Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crawling.
- Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.).
- Work around raw, live animal odors.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
From Waynefarms's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 27 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job