Bulk Packer- DP0074 - Cherry (Nights)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA seeks a dependable packer to help prepare and box chicken products for distribution. You will stand for long shifts, lift 10+ lbs, and support the line by placing liners, dumping parts, and packing bags. Attention to product type and safe handling are essential.

This role emphasizes quality, food safety, and adherence to USDA regulations while contributing to efficient production on the packing line.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 8–10 hours on hard surfaces.
• Able to visually distinguish product types.
• Repetitive lifting and sorting of chicken parts.

Responsibilities

• Place plastic liners into bulk boxes and supply the line with boxes.
• Dump chicken parts into hopper.
• Bulk pack chicken parts into 10+ lb bags.
• Transfer bags into a conveyor-linked cardboard case.
• Weigh cases on a scale and manage lifting tasks.
• Help maintain quality and food safety per USDA standards.

Skills

Stamina & endurance

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Lifting 10+ lbs

Knife handling safety

Tools

Knife

Scissors

Box stacking equipment

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is to create great food and serve 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.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Place plastic liners into bulk box and supply the line with boxes.


• Dump chicken parts into hopper.


• Bulk pack chicken parts into 10+ lb. bags.


• Transfer 10+ bags of chicken parts into a cardboard case that comes in a conveyor.


• Weigh case in a scale.


• Push 40+ lbs. on a rolling conveyor.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Able to work with small, hand held tool (i.e. knife, scissors) and sharpen knives with steel.


• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-10 hrs.) on a concrete/metal grate floor.


• Able to visually distinguish product types


• Repetitive grasping, reaching, lifting 10+ lbs., hand manipulation required.

Additional Functions:

• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulation requirements


• Other duties as assigned

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.


• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.


• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.


• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.


• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.


• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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