General Labor - Cook- Swings

Foster Farms; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Porterville, CA is seeking a Quality Control/Line Inspector to monitor product as it moves along the assembly line, verifying codes, dates and seals.

You will lift 5–50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in hot, cold, wet and loud environments, while following GMPs and food safety rules.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential for protecting product quality and the welfare of the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on product quality and safety
• Knowledge of or willingness to be trained on food safety best practices and regulations
• Good attendance
• Ability to work safely and maintain a good safety record
• Ability to lift 5-50 lbs repetitively
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods on hard surfaces
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work in wet, cold and/or hot environment
• Adhere to GMPs
• Ability to perform physical tasks in hot and cold environments

Responsibilities

• Lift bags for inspection - codes and dates
• Read and identify code errors
• Check bags to ensure they are sealed properly
• Grade/sort product out for quality
• Works in varying conditions including extreme heat and cold, wet/humid and dry environments
• Remain stationary for extended periods
• Frequent walking, standing, reaching and climbing stairs or ladders as needed
• Work around moving machinery
• Monitor product moving along an assembly line
• Other assignments as directed (*)
• May be required to clean areas as requested

Skills

Attention to detail

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.

Pay Rate: $16.90/hr

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

Job Description

• Lift bags for inspection - codes, dates, etc.
• Read and identify code errors
• Check bags to ensure they are sealed properly
• Grade/sort product out for quality
• Requires work in varying conditions, including extreme heat and cold, wet/humid, and dry environments.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Capable of frequent walking, standing, reaching, and climbing stairs or ladders as needed to perform functions.
• Must be comfortable working in a loud environment and wear required hearing protection
• Must be able to work around moving machinery
• The position involves prolonged, continuous monitoring of product moving along an assembly line.
• Other assignments as directed (*)

*Additional job functions

• May be required to clean areas as requested

Requirements

• Ability to work flexible schedule (schedules may change due to business needs)
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on product quality and safety
• Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained on, food safety best practices and regulations
• Must have good attendance
• Must be able to work safely and maintain good safety record
• Must be able to lift 5- 50lbs repetitively
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods on hard surfaces.
• Must be to follow instructions
• Ability to work in wet, cold and/or hot environment
• Must adhere to GMPs
• Requires the ability to perform physical tasks in hot and cold environments

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: 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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