Machine Operator/Ossid AT- Swing Shift

About Foster Farms

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

Pay rates start at $21.45 per hour with an Attendance Premium of $0.25. Shift premiums are $1.50 for swing shifts and $1.00 for night shifts. A longevity premium of $0.25 is added after one year of service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• Voluntary benefits: 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%
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, funeral leave, and jury duty pay

Responsibilities

• Set up machines prior to shift start‑up, attend to the operation of these machines, and adjust as necessary for changes due to production type.
• Attend to and adjust machines during operation to ensure product flow through the machines.
• Monitor machines for any mis‑cuts of product due to improper settings.
• Notify Maintenance Supervision of any machine malfunctions or required repairs.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and assist other plant personnel in various areas of the plant as needed.
• Assist maintenance in repairs and overhauls.
• Attend to the operation of machines and equipment (e.g., leg processors, wrappers, CFS, PACMAC, STORK lines, DAYPAC) – approximately 90% of time.
• Perform additional functions, including assisting in other areas of the plant as required – approximately 10% of time.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, sanitation, and disease‑control requirements while performing job duties.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervision.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to use mechanical tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a wet and cool environment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated history of dependability, especially regarding safety and attendance.
• Physically capable of lifting film rolls and containers weighing 50–80 lb.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods (8–12 hours) on a concrete/metal grate floor.
• Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, hand motion, and twisting.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, overtime, and non‑standard work hours.
• Resume submission required for consideration.

Schedule

Must be willing and able to work various shifts, including overtime and non‑standard work hours.