Hang Associate - 1st Shift

Live Hanger – Production Team

We’re looking for a Live Hanger to join our production team and help keep operations moving safely and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you’ll work directly with live birds, carefully placing them into shackles on the moving line to support the start of our processing flow. You’ll play an essential part in maintaining line speed, product quality, and a safe work environment while contributing to a successful production process.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base rate: $19.45 per hour with opportunities for pay premiums, shift differentials, and overtime.
• Annual bonus available (variable based on performance).
• Benefits include 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, and paid time off.

Schedule
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Monday through Friday, 5:45 am‑3:00 pm

• Work on a line and retrieve birds by their feet from a conveyor.
• Hold a bird in a weight ranging from 2 to 6 pounds by both feet.
• Hang 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 birds are placed in shackles properly to prevent bruising or damage.
• Rotate regularly.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Participate in company and department safety programs.

• Minimum 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years in a comparable field.

• High School or equivalent (beneficial but not required).
• Experience in a poultry processing/manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience hanging live chickens.

• Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 °F to 100 °F with both ambient and 100 % humidity.
• May handle products from 25 °F to 50 °F.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 dB to 110 dB.
• May be exposed to dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10 ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.
• Able to stand for several hours.
• Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.