Machine Operator - Cook - Swings

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 values Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Porterville, CA, USA

Full-time

Pay Rate: $18.00/hr (Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00 pm-11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

• Set up and begin running machines at the beginning of the shift, performing changeovers as needed according to the schedule
• Ensure that machine forms and seals properly
• Adjust machine as required based on product type and sealing issues
• Open machine‑sealed products which were not sealed properly, or were mislabeled; return defective product to production line
• Re‑feed and/or change forming and sealing film rolls (weighing up to 80 pounds) on the sealing/wrapping machine
• Responsible for operating all equipment needed to run production
• Responsible for setting up equipment for change over’s
• Must ensure equipment is running properly
• Must be able to operate a forklift and/or pallet jack as needed
• Must be able to complete paperwork required for production, Quality Control, and/or supervisor
• Must perform QC checks as required

• Possess basic mechanical aptitude required to make machine adjustments
• Demonstrated attention to detail in product inspection and return of miss‑sealed and mislabeled product to production line
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time (8-10 hrs) on concrete/metal grate floor
• Able to use mechanical tools effectively
• Repetitive grasping, wrist and hand rotation required; must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must have good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English (oral & written)
• Must be able to effectively communicate operational details to management
• Ability to calculate basic math skills
• Ability to work without supervision and be self‑motivated
• Must have good attendance
• Must be able to work safely and maintain good safety record
• Must adhere to GMPs
• Ability to work in wet, cold and/or hot environment