Production Operator - Skinner/Slicer

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is to create great food and serve 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.

Job Description:

Shift: Day

Pay rate: 17.90

The Skinner/Slicer is responsible for supporting deli production operations by transferring cooked poultry products from hanging racks to processing equipment, feeding products through peeling and slicing machinery, and maintaining the flow of production. Team members handle product rods, operate around production equipment, separate product as needed, and move racks used throughout the manufacturing process. This position requires adherence to food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety standards while working in a fast-paced poultry processing environment.

Qualifications:

- Must be able to work in a poultry processing and packaging environment.
- Must be able to work in wet, humid, and cold conditions, including refrigerated areas when required.
- Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
- Must be able to push and pull racks weighing up to 95 pounds of force.
- Must be able to stand, walk, balance, stoop, and climb steps as needed throughout the shift.
- Must be able to perform repetitive hand, arm, and upper body movements.
- Must be able to safely handle poultry products and operate around moving production equipment.
- Must be able to reach at or above shoulder height and below waist level as required.
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hairnets, rubber boots, hearing protection, smocks, gloves, eye protection, and other required safety gear.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Must be able to follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Must be able to maintain regular, dependable attendance.
- Must be able to submit to and pass any required pre-employment screenings.
- Other duties as assigned.

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.