General Production Level 1

Foster Farms; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is seeking a capable team member for packing and loading poultry products on an elevated platform and conveyor system. The role includes weighing bags, skin preparation, boxing, sealing, and stacking cases, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Day shift opportunities offer hands-on duties in a fast-paced environment, requiring physical stamina, teamwork, and adherence to PPE protocols, contributing to our commitment to quality and timely distribution.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, reach, handle objects with hands, stand, walk, and maneuver during shift.

Responsibilities

• Pack or load poultry breast or thigh meat on elevated platforms and conveyors.
• Weigh bags of product at a scale.
• Remove fat from turkey skin using air-powered blades.
• Form and load cases for packaging.
• Seal cases with tape and place sealed packages on racks.
• Transport racks up to 2000 lbs with assistance.
• Wear PPE and operate cleaning hoses for containers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical ability

Job description

At Foster Farms, our mission isto creategreat food andservegreat 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 per hour

Shift: Day Shift

Job Description:

• Responsible for packing or loading poultry breast or thigh meat. Work on an elevated platform and place bag or product on a moving conveyor or packaging machine. Loading or unloading logs of deli meat. Visual inspection of meat on a conveyor. May be require to work near an X-Ray machine.
• Responsible for weighing bags of product: stationed at a scale where each bag of product is weighed.
• Responsible for removing fat from turkey skin: Use air powered blades (rotating circular shaped knife) to remove fat from skin in a clean and skin station. Discard bad skins into a discard pile.
• Responsible for making boxes: responsible for forming case boxes from cardboard blank pieces.
• Responsible for loading cases: responsible for loading bagged products into cardboard cases.
• Responsible for sealing cases: responsible for using handheld tape dispenser which seals cases of product.
• Responsible for placing sealed packages on racks. Need to push and pull racks up to 2000lbs with help.
• Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Using pressure hose to wash empty containers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull, reach, handle things with hands, use fingers, perform moves causing flexion/extension of your extremities and or torso, stand, walk, climb, balance and stoop during shift.

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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