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General Labor - Cook- Swings

Foster Poultry Farms
Porterville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
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.

Pay Rate: $16.90/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)

Job Description

  • Lift bags for inspection – codes, dates, etc.
  • Read and identify code errors
  • Check bags to ensure they are sealed properly
  • Grade/sort product out for quality
  • Requires work in varying conditions, including extreme heat and cold, wet/humid, and dry environments.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
  • Capable of frequent walking, standing, reaching, and climbing stairs or ladders as needed to perform functions.
  • Must be comfortable working in a loud environment and wear required hearing protection
  • Must be able to work around moving machinery
  • The position involves prolonged, continuous monitoring of product moving along an assembly line.
  • Other assignments as directed (*)
  • Additional job functions
  • May be required to clean areas as requested

Requirements

  • Ability to work flexible schedule (schedules may change due to business needs)
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on product quality and safety
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to be trained on, food safety best practices and regulations
  • Must have good attendance
  • Must be able to work safely and maintain good safety record
  • Must be able to lift 5- 50lbs repetitively
  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods on hard surfaces.
  • Must be to follow instructions
  • Ability to work in wet, cold and/or hot environment
  • Must adhere to GMPs
  • Requires the ability to perform physical tasks in hot and cold environments

 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: Operatewith 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.

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