Live Hanger

Position at Pilgrim's
At Pilgrim’s,
Safety Is A Condition
, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
LIVE HANGER:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Rapidly pick up live poultry (chicken) by the thighs and place both feet securely into moving conveyor shackles.
• Ensure the processing line remains full and constantly moving, often handling birds at rates of up to 27 or more birds per minute.
• Strictly follow company animal welfare guidelines to ensure the birds are handled as humanely and stress-free as possible.
• Wear all requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes safety glasses, earplugs, hairnets, aprons, and boots.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Other duties as directed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to repeatedly lift birds weighing between 8 lbs. to 10 lbs. for the entire of the shift.
• Standing, walking, reaching, and bending for 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Frequent exposure to loud machinery, strong animal odors, wet or dusty floors, and fluctuating temperatures (hot in the summer, cool in the winter)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Must have good communication skills.
• Food or production experience preferred.

EOE, including disability/vets