NPIS Bird Sorter PL57 Dept 232 Day- Belgravia

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 valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

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 job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups

Pay Rate: $17.90 per hour

SHIFT HOURS: 7:00am- 3:00pm +OT

Additional $.20 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm.

Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am

• Pre-Sorter - Pre-Sort by removing birds from the line and condemning birds with defects/disease that do not meet quality criteria
• Re-Hang Sorter - Perform re-hang function to ensure birds are hung properly and remove any birds with defects/diseases that do not meet the quality criteria. Responsible for operating machine parameters
• Viscera-Sorter - Examine the viscera and remove respective pack and birds that do not meet quality criteria
• Carcass Sorter - Examine the bird carcass cavity and exterior. Trim defects or remove any bird wit pathology and/or does not meet the quality criteria to reroute for reprocessing/salvage/condemn.
• Final Trim - Perform trimming at the end of the processing line and remove defects accordingly.
• Sharpen knife with steel

• New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS) certification preferred or ability to successfully pass NPIS test
• Must be able to visually inspect chickens and remove birds from the line not meeting the quality criteria
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of chicken defects/diseases and attention to detail to maintain and improve bird quality
• Must have knowledge of food safety guidelines to ensure compliance with company policy
• Report regularly and on time to work as well work all required hours
• Must be able to lift, reach, handle, perform cervical flexion/extension, rotate, stand, walk, balance, and stoop
• Must be able to use small, hand-held tools, (i.e. knife, scissors) properly
• Must be able to stand for prolong periods of time (8-10HRS) on concrete/metal grate floor
• Must be able to perform repetitive over the shoulder reaching, torso twisting, grasping, pulling, and pushing.
• Follow the established Animal Welfare program guidelines and procedures

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.