• Job Description

  Req#: REF48974J

  Company Description

  Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members, will shine through in everything we do.

  Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms Team. We offer the experience of a large organization but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

  Job Description

  Pay rates between $19.00-23.50 with Attendance Premium of $0.25 and Shift Premiums of $0.50 and $1.00 for hours worked during swing and night shifts. Longevity premium of $0.25 after one year of service.

  We offer our Team Members the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
  • Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • College tuition reimbursement (100% tuition, 80% books, and 100% parking).
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
  • Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay

  Job Duties:

  • Must be able to lift 8-10 lbs. throughout the shift.
  • Rehang birds from a conveyor line, hanging both legs into shackles at a rate of 30 birds per minute
  • Responsible for the efficient and safe handling of poultry in the rehang area
  • Safely and efficiently hang birds on shackles
  • Work quickly and accurately to keep up with the processing line speed, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operation.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and machinery.
  • Report any issues with machinery, equipment, or product quality to the Rehang Supervisor immediately.
  • Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and resolve any issues that arise.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • Report regularly and on time to work as well as work all required hours, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
  • Understand and follow established rules and procedures as well as accept constructive feedback.
  • Work safely and set an example of good working safe habits.
  • Follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all Food Safety procedures.
  • The position involves working in a cold, wet, and noisy environment.
  • Bend, climb, stoop, and stand as necessary depending on assigned task(s).
  • Employees must be able to handle exposure to raw poultry and other elements of the processing environment.
  • The role requires standing, bending, and lifting between 8 -10 lbs. throughout the shift.
  • Stand on concrete floor, grating, or metal stand for prolonged periods.
  • Must be able to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

  Additional Information

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

• About the company

  Foster Farms is a United States West Coast poultry company.

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