Packaging Line Tender – Cold Environment

Foster Farms; Kelso, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group hospital indemnity insurance

Group accidental coverage

Group critical illness coverage

Short-term disability insurance

Whole life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company contribution up to

Job summary

Foster Farms is hiring for a production team member in Washington. The role focuses on cutting, packing, labeling and quality checks in a fast-paced setting, with emphasis on safety and following GMPs and food safety procedures.

Team members work in variable shifts, with premiums for certain hours and longevity-based and attendance bonuses; a benefits package includes health, 401(k), and time-off provisions.

Qualifications

• Report regularly and on time to work as well as work all required hours, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
• Understand and follow established rules and procedures as well as accept constructive feedback.
• Work safely and set an example of good working safe habits.
• Follow established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all Food Safety procedures.
• Walk and stand on concrete floors in a cold environment for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Use small hand-held tools to cut chicken into segments for product run.
• Pack product into foam trays and/or plastic bags.
• Place labels and arrange on trays filled with chicken parts.
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, and pulling motions while packing, cutting, and grading product.
• Rotate through various positions on production areas throughout the shift.
• Place empty trays and pads on the line.
• Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines.
• Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on designated work area.
• Communicate with Supervision, Lead personnel, and co-workers for assistance regarding assigned task(s), rotation, and production issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctuality

Safety-conscious

Rule compliance

GMPs knowledge

Food safety adherence

Drug test/pass background

Job description

Foster Farms is hiring for a production team member in Washington. The role focuses on cutting, packing, labeling and quality checks in a fast-paced setting, with emphasis on safety and following GMPs and food safety procedures.

Team members work in variable shifts, with premiums for certain hours and longevity-based and attendance bonuses; a benefits package includes health, 401(k), and time-off provisions.