Thigh Packaging/Over Crew-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 rate starts at $19.00 with an Attendance Premium of $0.25 and Shift Premiums of $0.50 and $1.00 for hours worked during swing and 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 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.

Job Description

• Use small hand‑held tools (e.g., knives, scissors) to cut chicken into segments for product runs.
• Pack product into foam trays and/or plastic bags.
• Place labels and arrange trays filled with chicken parts.
• Perform repetitive grasping, pushing, and pulling motions while packing, cutting, and grading product.
• Rotate through various positions on production areas throughout the shift.
• Place empty trays and pads on the line.
• Visually inspect and grade chicken parts to determine grade for production lines.
• Work regularly in a cold or hot environment depending on the designated work area.
• Communicate with supervision, lead personnel, and co‑workers for assistance regarding assigned tasks, rotation, and production issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Report regularly and on time to work and fulfill all required hours, including overtime and weekends as scheduled.
• Understand and follow established rules and procedures and accept constructive feedback.
• Work safely and set an example of good safety 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.