Cutter Packer/Fillet DP0070 - Cherry (Nights)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA is seeking a Cutter Packer/Fillet with Night shift to join our production team. You will feed the front half of birds into the breast processor, remove downgrades, and package fillets, tenders and wings.

The role requires standing 8+ hours, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a cold or wet environment. Pay is $17.75/hour plus night premiums for late shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods (8+ hrs).
• Must be able to use small hand tools such as knives or scissors.
• Able to visually inspect product and separate chicken.
• Repetitive grasping, pushing and pulling motions, torso twisting and lifting 4–10 lbs.
• Must be able to rotate to all positions.
• Able to work in a cold, warm or wet environment.
• Able to work around moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Feed front half of bird into breast processor and move downgrades to bucket.
• Lift breast halves and place on cone.
• Score front half and pop wishbone.
• Cut fillets and remove tenders and breasts; trim to spec.
• Package breast fillets, tenders and wings.
• Feed chicken parts into machinery.

Skills

Physical stamina

Tool handling

Quality inspection

Manual dexterity

Mobility

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Knives and scissors

Job description

Cutter Packer/Fillet DP0070 - Cherry (Nights)

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.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $17.75 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:

• Feed front half of bird into breast processor. Remove downgrade front halves and place into bucket. Take bucket to front half hopper.
• Lift breast halves and place on cone.
• Score front half and pop wishbone.
• Cut fillets and remove chicken tender and breasts. Trim to specification. If breast processor is down, manually cut wings and skin front half.
• Package breast fillets, tenders and wings.
• Feed chicken parts into machinery.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (8+hrs) on concrete/metal grate ergo stands or on the floor.
• Must be able to use small hand held tools such as knives or scissors.
• Able to visually inspect product and separate chicken.
• Repetitive grasping, pushing and pulling motions, torso twisting and lifting of 4 to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to rotate to all positions.
• Able to work in a cold, warm or wet environment.
• Able to work around moving equipment.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned
• 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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