Cutter Packer/Packaging DP0069 - Cherry (Nights)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA is seeking a Cutter Packer for the Nights shift to support our packaging line. The role pays $17.00 per hour, with additional $1.00/hour for evening hours and $2.00/hour for late-night hours, reflecting a strong night differential.

You will be part of a team ensuring product readiness, quality, and efficiency across multiple packaging stations. Responsibilities include inspecting product for quality, labeling and routing items to designated areas, and rotating through

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours on concrete/steel.
• Capable of repetitive motions and lifting 4–10 lbs.
• Able to work in cold, wet environments and around moving equipment.
• Must rotate through multiple packaging positions.

Responsibilities

• Identify bruised or broken portions for removal.
• Place product in designated area and prep for packaging.
• Rotate through Salvage, Dumper, Flipping, Deboning, Saddle, Netting roles.
• Cut and trim product with Wizard Knife.
• Supply pads and trays to the conveyor belt.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stamina

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cutter Packer/Packaging DP0069 - 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: $17.00 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:

• Identify bruised or broken portions of chicken requiring removal.
• Place and identify product and place into designated area.
• Remove specific parts of chicken.
• Rotate into several functions including Salvage, Product Dumper, Flipping Thighs, Deboning Machine, Saddle Pack Machine, Multi Cut Machine and Netting.
• Able to cut and trim product with Wizard Knife.
• Supply and place pads/trays on conveyor belt.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (8+hrs) on concrete/steel platform.
• Must be able to use small hand held tools such as knives, scissors and hose.
• 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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