Chicken Catcher- DP0365 - Livehaul Cherry (Shift Varies)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA is hiring a Chicken Catcher for the Livehaul Cherry location. This is a full-time, on-site role with a base pay of $20.50 per hour plus eligible evening and overnight shift differentials.

Responsibilities include catching and loading chickens using proper techniques and equipment, and ensuring safety and animal welfare. Candidates must regularly lift 30 lbs, stand, bend, and be available for overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to constantly lift 30lbs for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to bend, squat and kneel for duration of the work shift.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays and shifts with variable starting and ending times when needed.
• Must follow the animal welfare policy.
• Must be able to work safe and follow company standards, guidelines, and policies.
• Be able to pass drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Catch and load chickens in a timely, efficient and safely manner.
• Catch and load chickens using proper lifting and loading techniques.
• Operate catching and loading equipment using proper techniques and procedures to insure safe handling of birds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 30 lbs

Flexible shifts

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

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Chicken Catcher- DP0365 - Livehaul Cherry (Shift Varies)

• Posted on November 9, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Fresno, CA 93706, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $20.50 USD per hour
• Field Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CHICK007452

Description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission isto creategreat food andservegreat 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:$20.50 per hour

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

Essential Job Functions:

• To catch and load chickens in a timely, efficient and safely manner.
• Catch and load chickens using proper lifting and loading techniques.
• Operate catching and loading equipment using proper techniques and procedures to insure safe handling of birds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to constantly lift 30lbs.for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to bend, squat and kneel for duration of the work shift.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays and shifts with variable starting and ending times when needed.
• Must follow the animal welfare policy.
• Must be able to work safe and follow company standards, guidelines,and policies.
• Be able to pass drug and alcohol screening.
• 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: Operatewith 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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