Rehanger - Cut-up & Rehang 1st Shift

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.  Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

How this Role Will Be Impactful

Rehanger are responsible for hanging all birds on the shackle line.  This is in a fast-paced processing environment which requires repetitive motion, heavy lifting, and in a wet/damp environment.  The applicant must be willing to wear all proper safety equipment and must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• There are two different hanging areas after the bird comes out of the chillers.  One area the bird is hung by one hind leg.  The second area (dapec) the birds are hung by both of their legs. 
• After birds come out of the chiller, hanger is responsible to hang bird by one hind leg on the shackle. The number of skipped shackles per bird will depend on the number of individuals working in the hanging area. 

• Employees will rotate between the two areas throughout their scheduled day. 
• Complete any other tasks needed by supervisor and/or leads. 

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 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.
• Perform a variety of physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time; walking, lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment and materials.

What You Bring to the Role
• Ability to learn/ perform all general labor duties
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Related experience preferred but not required
• Able to pass SVO pre-employment/post offer checks
• Must have eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to work all assigned shifts, including overtime and some weekends

Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.