Perdue Farms · 1 day ago
Live Hanger Premium Production Associate (1st Shift)
Salisbury, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $19/hr
0+ years expPerdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business committed to becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins. They are seeking a Live Hanger to join their production team, responsible for safely placing live birds into shackles on a moving line to support processing flow while maintaining product quality and a safe work environment.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Work on a line and retrieve birds by their feet from a conveyor
Hold a bird in weight ranging from 2 to 6 pounds by both feet
Hanging birds in shackles by their feet on a moving line at a reach of approximately 32 inches at a rate of 28 birds per minute (BPM)
Ensure that birds are placed in shackles properly to prevent bruising or damaging
This position requires regular rotation
Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Participate in Company and department safety programs
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field
Able to stand for several hours
Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly
Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company
Preferred
High School or equivalent is beneficial but not required
Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment
Prior experience hanging live chickens
Benefits
Medical/Rx
401(k) with employer match after 1 year
Critical illness
Accident insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Optional group life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability protection
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time off
Company
Perdue Farms
Perdue Farms is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for everyone we touch through innovative food and agricultural products
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Henshaw
Vice President and General Manager, Perdue Specialty Meats
Todd Tillemans
Chief Commercial Officer
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