General Production Labor

Foster Farms; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is hiring a Base Labor Team Member for the Day Shift. The role supports deli production and packaging operations, with team members trained across Grader, Packer, and Stacker to meet safety and quality standards.

You will work in a wet and cold environment, stand for long periods, and perform material handling while maintaining food safety. A background check and drug test are required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to read and/or verbally understand chemical labels.
• Must wear required PPE for assigned work area.
• Must be able to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Must be able to tolerate repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Must be able to submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and push up to 45 pounds repetitively.

Responsibilities

• Support deli production and packaging operations across multiple assignments.
• Operate and rotate among positions such as Grader, Packer, and Stacker to meet production needs.

Skills

Stamina for standing

Read chemical labels

PPE compliance

Wet/cold environment tolerance

Lifting 45 lbs

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

Shift

Day Shift

Job Description

The Base Labor Team Member is responsible for supporting deli production and packaging operations through a variety of assignments, including product inspection, packaging, palletizing, and material handling. Team members are trained and rotated among multiple positions, including Grader, Packer, and Stacker, to support production requirements while maintaining food safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to read and/or verbally understand chemical labels.
• Must wear required PPE for assigned work area.
• Must be able to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Must be able to tolerate repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Must be able to submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and push up to 45 pounds repetitively.
• 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