Job Description
Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.
Shift: Dayshift
Pay Rate: $13.39/hr
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
** This position will "FLOAT" between the following positions dependent on production needs**
Fryer Feeder
- Keep frank/stick hoppers and belts full at all times. Rotate sticks as needed. Watch batter level - Communicate problems. Home the corndog machine as needed. Keep track of times you shut the machine off/on. Monitor how the machine is running.
Peeler/Index
- Keep the peeler hopper full. Unload the oven/load rods off rack into the brine chiller. Alternate between peeler/index grader positions. Tub up product as needed - Grade franks & inspect for foreign materials. Keep the fryer operator in franks by hand loading index flights with franks from the index scale.
Production Clean-up
- Foam large totes, white & gray tubs, stainless steel totes, etc. Clean and sanitize between break/lunches. Remove excess product from work areas. Break down and reassemble equipment as needed. Condensation walk-through ever quarter hour.
Batter Maker
- Communicate adjustments needed with Lead/Machine Attendant. Monitor batter for correct consistency and smoothness. Adjust batter as needed (weights and/or b-grades). Monitor frank and corndog weights and cookout. Remove outer layer of batter bags before transporting to mixing room. Keep the batter dip tank and fryer free of batter and sticks remnants. Wash rework franks before breaks, end of shift as necessary.
Blender/Franko Operator
- Complete appropriate paperwork neatly and accurately. Work with QC to blend meat according to their information. Maintain weighed supplies of raw ingredients. Shovel meat according to blends. Operate the blender and franko machines.
Packer
- Pack corndogs to specified weight/count within required time limits. Label, stack, scan, and hand fold boxes as needed. Add required packaging supplies as needed. Line boxes with bags for other team members.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work as an effective team member
- Must be able to stand for entire shift
- Must be able to kneel, bend and stoop
- Must be able to work in a cold and wet environment
- Must be able to work consistently at a fast pace
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to communicate in English which includes reading and writing
- Must be able to drive a forklift/pallet jack and have/or obtain a Foster Farms Safety License.
- Must be able to successfully complete Lock Out/Tag Out and SDS training due to chemical usage associated with this position.
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 employees.
Training period - 30 days.