Bag Line Bulk/Over Crew-Day Shift

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Job summary

Foster Farms in Kelso, WA is hiring Team Members for our production lines. The role involves cutting chicken into segments, packing, labeling, and ensuring quality on a fast-paced line.

We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and premiums for swing/night shifts. Applicants must be reliable and able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

• Must report regularly and on time to work and meet schedule requirements.
• Follow established rules and procedures and accept constructive feedback.
• Work safely and promote safe working habits.
• Follow GMPs and all Food Safety procedures.
• Able to use small hand-held tools (knives, scissors) as required.
• Bend, climb, stoop and stand for extended periods as needed.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Use small hand-held tools to cut chicken into segments for production.
• Pack product into foam trays and/or plastic bags.
• Place labels and arrange on trays with chicken parts.
• Perform repetitive grasping, pushing and pulling motions on the line.
• Rotate through positions on production areas during the shift.
• Inspect and grade chicken parts for production.
• Work in cold or hot environments depending on area.
• Communicate with supervision and teammates regarding tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to follow GMPs

Job description

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Pay rates start at $19.00 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Use small hand-held tools (i.e., knives, scissors) to cut chicken into segments for product run.
• Pack product into foam trays and/or plastic bags.
• Place labels and perform arrangement on trays filled with chicken parts.
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, and pulling motions while packing, cutting, and grading product.
• Rotate through various positions on production areas throughout the shift.
• Place empty trays and pads on the line.
• Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines.
• Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area.
• Communicate with Supervision, Lead personnel, and co-workers for assistance regarding assigned task(s), rotation, and production issues.
• 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.
• Work effectively with small, hand-held tools (i.e. knives, scissors).
• Bend, climb, stoop, and stand as necessary depending on assigned task(s).
• Repetitive grasping, cutting, reaching, lifting (between 3 - 5 lbs.)
• Repetitive pushing, pulling, and lifting between 10 - 80 lbs.
• 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.

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