General Production Labor (Sanitation)

Foster Farms; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is hiring a Base Labor Team Member to support deli production and packaging operations. You will be trained and rotated across Grader, Packer, and Stacker roles to meet production needs while upholding food safety and quality standards.

The position is day shift with a posted pay rate of $16.90 per hour. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a wet and cold environment within a fast-paced facility.

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

• 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.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Read chemical labels

Wear PPE

Lift up to 45 lbs

Job description

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.

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

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