Misc. Packaging/Packer/Swing Shift

Foster Farms • Kelso, WA

407d • $19 - $23

About The Position

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939, committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The company operates with a family business mentality, promoting internal growth and encouraging Team Members to gain diverse experiences across different functional groups. The job involves using small hand-held tools to cut chicken into segments, packing products, and performing various tasks in a production environment. Team Members are expected to work in varying temperatures and communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.

Requirements

• Ability to use small hand-held tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures (cold and hot environments).
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a food production environment.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Use small hand-held tools (i.e., knives, scissors) to cut chicken into segments for product run.
• Pack product into foam trays and/or plastic bags.
• Place labels and perform arrangement on trays filled with chicken parts.
• 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 designated work area.
• Communicate with Supervision, Lead personnel, and co-workers for assistance regarding assigned task(s), rotation, and production issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 (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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees