Job Description

Pay rates between $19.00-23.50 with Attendance Premium of $0.25 and Shift Premiums of $0.50 and $1.00 for hours worked during swing and night shifts. Longevity premium of $0.25 after one year of service.

We offer our TEAM Members the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.

• Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• College tuition reimbursement (100% tuition, 80% books, and 100% parking).

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.

• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

• Must be able to lift 8-10 lbs throughout the shift.

• Rehang birds from a conveyor line, hanging both legs into shackles at a rate of 30 birds per minute

• Responsible for the efficient and safe handling of poultry in the rehang area

• Safely and efficiently hang birds on shackles

• Work quickly and accurately to keep up with the processing line speed, minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operation.

• Adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and machinery.

• Report any issues with machinery, equipment, or product quality to the Rehang Supervisor immediately.

• Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and resolve any issues that arise.

• 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.

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.
• Work effectively with small, hand-held tools (i.e. knives, scissors).
• Bend, climb, stoop, and stand as necessary depending on assigned task(s).
• Repetitive grasping, cutting, reaching, lifting (between 3 – 5 lbs.)
• Repetitive pushing, pulling, and lifting between 10 - 80 lbs.
• Stand on concrete floor, grating, or metal stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.