NPIS Bird Sorter - Belgravia (Nights)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California seeks a poultry inspection line worker for the Evisceration/Quality area. You will visually inspect chicken, reject birds not meeting quality criteria, and rotate through positions on the line while maintaining food safety and USDA standards.

The role requires standing 8–10 hours on hard floors, lifting and handling small tools like knives, and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed. NPIS certification is preferred or you must be able to pass the NPIS test.

Qualifications

• NPIS certificate preferred or ability to pass NPIS test.
• Ability to visually inspect chicken and remove birds not meeting criteria.
• Knowledge of chicken defects/diseases and maintaining bird quality.
• Understand food safety guidelines to ensure USDA compliance.
• Report on time and work required hours including overtime and weekends.
• Ability to stand 8–10 hours on concrete/metal grading and use tools safely.
• Rotate through Evisceration line and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sort livers and gizzards and trim carcasses with a knife.
• Stand 8–10 hours on concrete/metal grate floor.
• Follow the Animal Welfare Program guidelines and procedures.
• Rotate through positions on the Evisceration line.
• Report regularly and on time; adhere to safety standards.

Skills

NPIS readiness

Visual inspection

Attention to detail

Knowledge of defects

Food safety compliance

Physical stamina

Knife handling

Quality standards

Tools

Knife

Scissors

Job description

SHIFT: 10:00pm to 6am +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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