NPIS Bird Sorter - Belgravia (Days)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Fresno, CA is seeking a poultry inspection associate. Responsibilities include visually inspecting chicken on the line, removing nonconforming birds, and sorting livers and gizzards. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting, and routine knife use, with overtime and weekend hours as scheduled.

NPIS certification is preferred or ability to successfully pass the NPIS test; adherence to food safety and USDA regulations is essential. Training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods (8-10 hrs) on concrete/metal grate floor.
• Ability to perform repetitive over-shoulder reaching, torso twisting, grasping, pushing and pulling.
• Follow established Animal Welfare Program guidelines and procedures.
• Rotate through various positions on Evisceration line.
• Understand and follow rules and procedures and accept feedback.
• Maintain a good safety record.
• Able to use small hand-held tools (knife, scissors) properly.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect chickens and remove birds not meeting quality criteria.
• Sort livers and gizzards; trim carcasses with a knife.
• Report regularly and on time; comply with overtime and weekend hours.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of chicken defects

USDA regulatory understanding

Job description

SHIFT: 6:00am to 2:30pm +OT hours may vary

New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) certificate on preferred or ability to successfully pass NPIS test.
Must be able to visually examine chicken and remove birds from the line not meeting the quality
criteria.

• Must have demonstrated knowledge of chicken defects/diseases and attention to detail to maintain
• and improve bird quality.
• Must have knowledge of food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with Company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Report regularly and on time to work as well as work all required hours, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
• Must be able to lift, reach, handle, perform cervical flexion/extension, rotate, stand, walk, balance and
• stoop.
• Sort livers and gizzards. Able to trim carcasses with a knife

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (8-10hrs) on concrete/metal grate floor.
• Must be able to perform repetitive over shoulder reaching, torso twisting, grasping, pushing and
• pulling.
• Follow the established Animal Welfare Program guidelines and procedures.
• Rotate through various positions on Evisceration line.
• Understand and follow established rules and procedures as well as accept constructive feedback.
• Have a good safety record.
• Must be able to use small, hand-held tool (i.e., knife, scissors) properly.

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