Packer (General labor) - 2nd Shift - Bulk - Demopolis

Foster Farms; Demopolis, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Poultry Farms is hiring a Packer (General Labor) on the 2nd shift at the Demopolis, Alabama facility. The role involves packing frozen corndogs, inspecting products, and maintaining sanitation on the production floor.

Must be able to stand for long periods, read and write English, pass background checks, and work weekends/overtime. The job offers a full-time, on-site position with a starting hourly rate of $14.50.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing English is required.
• Basic math skills are needed for counting and measurements.
• Weekend, holiday, and overtime availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Pack frozen corndogs in boxes using proper equipment and procedures.
• Visually inspect and grade product for production lines.
• Maintain good housekeeping and sanitary conditions on the production floor.
• Operate pallet jack to move cases and palletized loads.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Basic math skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Packer (General labor) - 2nd Shift - Bulk - Demopolis

Job Category: Plant Operations

Requisition Number: PACKE006287

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $14.50 USD per hour

Locations

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Demopolis, AL 36732, USA

Description

About Foster Poultry Farms

Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. At Foster Poultry Farms, our mission iscreatinggreat food andservinggreat 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. Foster Poultry Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Poultry Farms Team.

Position Summary

The General Labor positionis responsible formany entry level positions within the production work area. This position would be placed as a Fryer Grader, Packer, Sanitation Worker, Supply Attendant, and more. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members,in order toaccomplishaccuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms’ mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.

Essential Functions

• Observe all stick bar assemblies as they rotate from underneath through the stick insertion process.
• Monitor stick bars for pieces of broken stick still adhered within the fryer clips.
• Notify the Fryer Operator when (a) broken stick(s) isobserved.
• Utilize a handheld counter to count theamountof broken sticks that have madeifthrough the process.
• Utilize a flashlight toassistwithmonitoringthe stick bars as they cycle through the process.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for removing “B-grade”productfrom the line and placing them into acondemnbarrel.
• Responsible for ensuringproductis separated and the transfer forproductinto the freezer is clean.
• Notify a Sanitation or Condemn Room Attendant Team Member when thecondemnbarrel is full.
• Other duties as assigned.

Packer

• Responsible for packing theappropriate numberof frozen corndogs in boxes using proper equipment and procedures.
• Visually inspect and grade product todeterminegrade for production lines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sanitation

• Maintain good housekeeping and sanitary conditions in all areas on the production floor.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety to ensure compliance with company standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Product Inspector

• Visually and physically inspector product at any step in the process for quality to ensure compliance with company standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Notify leadership of any consistent abnormalities detected to avoidpoor qualityproducts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Stacker

• Stack cases of frozen corndogs onto pallets, using required stacking patterns whilemaintainingacceptable quality, productivity and safety standards, and transport with pallet jack.
• Must safelyoperatepalletjack.
• Other duties asassigned.

Supply Attendant

• Responsible formaintainingand organizing PPE supplyroom.
• Responsible for cleanliness of bootroom, restrooms, break rooms, and other surrounding areas.
• Responsible for notifying management of PPE inventory on a consistent basis.
• Responsible for distribution of PPEin accordance withGMP policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farmsare responsible forthe quality and food safety of company products. The food safety and quality policies are summarized and communicated in a company handbook and at training sessions. Each new hire isprovideda handbook and attends a food safety training session before beginning work. All employees attend a refresher training session at least onceperyear. Records aremaintainedreflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions.

Physical Requirements

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor
• Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48degree) environment.
• Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.
• Must be able to safelylift upto 50lbs.
• Must be able to work in a fast pacework environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able tosubmitand pass a criminal background check, drug screen, andE-verify.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Musthave basic math skills.
• Musthave reliable transportation.
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and clean up preferred.
• Goodleadershipand interpersonal skills.
• Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.
• Must be able to safelyoperateforklift and/or pallet jack.
• Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• 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 Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability 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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