Foster Farms Job Opportunity At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great 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. Pay rate starts at $19.00 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%.
Job Description:
Pick packages from moving conveyor belts at designated line speeds and place neatly and accurately into pre-formed boxes.
Must have manual dexterity to be able to pack and simultaneously activate foot pedal to release fully packed box.
Operate gas flush machine as volume dictates.
Lift, push, and/or pull 60 pounds or more repeatedly.
Able to stand for long periods of time and work in cold conditions.
Excellent eye hand/eye coordination.
Maintain and improve quality and food safety to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
Remove packages from baskets and place them on infeed belts to pre-price scales.
Stack empty baskets and dividers; keep work areas clean and orderly.
Move wheeled racks 7 baskets high weighing between 200 – 400 pounds.
Lift, push, and/or pull up to 80 pounds repeatedly.
Work in cold conditions using provided freezer gear.
Maintain and improve quality and food safety to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision and Lead personnel.
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 floor, grating, or metal stand in a cold environment for prolonged periods.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
