Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Facility info

Operations Live load: 2-4 hours typical, can stretch to 8+ hours Drop and hook: generally quicker but wait times variable Appointment scheduling: required; loads not always ready at scheduled time Reefer requirement: must arrive with 3/4 tank minimum fuel (enforced) Scale: free, but requires weighing empty trailer and loaded trailer; facility trucks get priority Paperwork processing: can add significant time (1-3+ hours after loading) No overnight parking allowed GPS routing unreliable—use I-20 to Highway 2015 North; watch for Sanderson sign on left after bridge Facility Experience Guard shack/security: consistently friendly and helpful; occasional exceptions noted Shipping/receiving office: mixed reviews—some report rudeness, eye-rolling, slow paperwork processing; others had no issues Loading crew: generally described as professional and efficient Scale house staff: mixed—some helpful, some with attitude issues Restroom: porta potties available Yard conditions: clean, organized, new facility; some navigation signage issues Wait times: highly unpredictable—can be 30 minutes to 11+ hours; Monday particularly problematic General Bring food and drinks; plan for extended waits Chicken processing facility Staff professionalism varies significantly depending on shift and individual Document all weights and departure times before leaving facility Scale condition: reported as narrow—drive carefully