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

• Base rate: $21.45/hour
• Attendance Premium: $0.25/hour
• Shift Premiums: $0.50/hour for swing shift hours, $1.00/hour for night shift hours
• Longevity Premium: $0.25/hour after one year of service

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for team members 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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company contribution of up to 4%
• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay

Essential Job Functions

• Set up machines prior to shift start-up, attend to operation of 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
• 90% of time: Attend to operation of machines and equipment (e.g. leg processors, wrappers, CFS, PACMAC, STORK lines and DAYPAC) making required changes, adjustments and notifications as needed
• 10% of time: Additional functions to include assisting in other areas of the plant as required
• 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, understanding, and ability to use mechanical type tools, such as wrenches and screw drivers
• Self-motivated and able to work in a wet and cool environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated history of dependability, particularly with regard to safety and attendance
• Physically capable to perform job duties including lifting film rolls and containers weighing 50-80 lbs
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time (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
• Must submit resume for consideration