Weigh and Price /Cooler Lead-Day Shift at Foster Farms

Kelso, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

23.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Flow Management, Machine Maintenance, Housekeeping, Quality Control, Food Safety, Employee Training, Workstation Management, Safety Practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, Hand Tool Usage, Physical Stamina, Drug Testing, Background Check

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued Team Members, will shine through in everything we do. Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms Team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups. Job Description Pay rates between $19.00-$23.00 with shift premiums of $0.50 for hours worked 4pm-midnight and $1.00 for hours worked midnight-8am. Longevity premium of $0.25 after one year of service. Attendance Premium of $0.25. 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. 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%. Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay. Essential Job Functions: Set up prior to shift start up, maintain smooth production flow and make adjustment as necessary for changes due to production type. Ensure that maintenance is notified of any machine malfunctions or required repairs. Maintain excellent housekeeping and assist other plant personnel in various areas of the plant as needed. Help maintain and improve quality and food safety to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements. Conduct training of new employees and ongoing training with current employees. Direct employees to workstations as appropriate for production needs. Perform all jobs and tasks in a safe and productive manner. Other duties as assigned. 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. Work effectively with small, hand-held tools (i.e. knives, scissors). Bend, climb, stoop, and stand as necessary depending on assigned task(s). Repetitive grasping, cutting, reaching, lifting (between 3 – 5 lbs.) Repetitive pushing, pulling, and lifting between 10 - 80 lbs. Stand on concrete floor, grating, or metal stand for prolonged periods. Must be able to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. Additional Information 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 Team Members.

Responsibilities

The role involves setting up prior to shift start, maintaining smooth production flow, and ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards. Additionally, the position includes training new employees and directing staff to appropriate workstations based on production needs.