General Labor

Pay Rate $19.33 per hour + $.50 shift premium

2nd shift

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.

Position Summary

General Labor Level II Team Members are responsible for building boxes, wrapping pallets, and transporting pallets of materials, ingredients, and finished goods between staging areas and production lines. Team Members are expected to follow all GMP, safety and quality standards while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. This position may require additional training, such as mobile equipment certification.

Job Functions

• Assemble boxes and prepare packaging materials.
• Stage empty pallets for palletizing and palletize complete boxes onto pallets.
• Troubleshoot and adjust tape machines and coders as needed.
• Transfer pallets of ingredients, materials, trash, and other items between the production floor and staging areas as required.
• At the end of the shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties, and complete all required paperwork.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, USDA, safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to perform all job functions safely.
• Must meet the company standards and line speed requirements for the job.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to understand and follow all written SOPs (Standard Operation Procedures).
• Must be able to understand and comply with SDSs (Safety Data Sheets).
• Must be able to obtain mobile certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the shift.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment and moving machinery.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including gloves, safety glasses, waterproof gear, and other protective equipment.

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 openings are filled with internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.