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Foster Farms

Foster Farms is a leading poultry company headquartered in Livingston, California, dedicated to providing families with high-quality chicken and turkey products since 1939. Their extensive portfolio includes fresh, frozen, and ready-to-eat poultry items designed to meet diverse family needs. With a commitment to exceptional quality and community values, Foster Farms employs over 12,000 team members across several states, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes education and advancement opportunities for its workforce.

<div><div>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. 

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<div><div>Pay Rate: $29.00/hour

(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
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<li>Ensure equipment is operating in a safe and optimal manner</li>
<li>Effectively troubleshoot and repair all equipment in an expert manner</li>
<li>Carry out preventative maintenance efficiently and expertly</li>
<li>Interact with production, co-workers and vendors/contractors in an efficient, safe, and professional manner</li></ul> 

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</div><div>Qualifications
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<ul><li>High school graduate or equivalent</li>
<li>Must be familiar with centrifugal pumps, PD pumps, progressive cavity pumps, understand gear ratios and speeds</li>
<li>Must have the knowledge to use hand tools and operate power tools</li>
<li>Must be able to operate a drill press and hydraulic press</li>
<li>Must be able to perform quality welds in a horizontal position using MIG, TIG and ARC</li>
<li>Must know fundamentals of basic electricity</li>
<li>Must be able to use a multimeter, tape measure and a torque wrench in ft-lb and in-lb</li>
<li>Must have basic knowledge of three phase motors, motor controls, wrapping and food processing equipment</li>
<li>Able to troubleshoot and have the ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics</li>
<li>Must have a good understanding of safe work practices and knowledge of OSHA standards</li>
<li>Ability to read, understand, and implement written instructions and procedures in English</li>
<li>Effective communication skills and must be able to work effectively in a group setting</li>
<li>Able to work independently</li>
<li>Able to work flexible hours and able to work in all three shifts</li>
<li>Must be detail oriented and have strong mathematical aptitude</li>
<li>Must be able to pass Math/Reading Comprehensive test</li>
<li>Able to stand for prolong periods of time (8-10) hours on concrete/metal grate floor and work in cold</li></ul> 


 Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
<ul>
<li>Accountability: Deliver on commitments.</li>
<li>Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.</li>
<li>Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.</li>
<li>Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.</li>
<li>Ownership: Take responsibility for results.</li>
<li>Nimble: Operatewith speed and agility.</li></ul> 


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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</div>Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Maintenance Mechanic B - Nights

<div>About Foster Poultry Farms

Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. At Foster Poultry 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. Foster Poultry Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Poultry Farms Team. 


Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic B will ensure production equipment is operating safely, reliably, and in optimal manner. This role will observe all plant equipment with intent of recommending continuous equipment improvement and reliability. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members, in order to accomplish accuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms&rsquo; mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness. 


Essential Functions
<ul>
<li>Troubleshoot and repair all related plant equipment in a timely manner and with minimum downtime demonstrating urgency and accuracy.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Complete work orders, part requisitions, and preventative maintenance on time and on schedule with accuracy and excellent craftsmanship.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Encourage good safety practice and ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are maintained within the department and promote engagement and leadership.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Train mechanics within lower classification and maintain a clean and safe well organize working environments for all.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Maintain a good working relationship and communication with all levels.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 


All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products. The food safety and quality policies are summarized and communicated in a company handbook and at training sessions. Each new hire is provided a handbook and attends a food safety training session before beginning work. All employees attend a refresher training session at least once per year. Records are maintained reflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions. 


Physical Requirements

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
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<li>Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48 degree) environment.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to safely lift up to 100 lbs.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to work in confined spaces.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to push, pull, bend, kneel, and crouch/squat.</li></ul> 


Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to read and write English.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must have reliable transportation.</li>
</ul><ul><li>HS diploma or equivalent.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must have a minimum of five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food industry.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be about to perform basic math functions.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to comprehend equipment manuals and instructions.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must have a solid understanding of electronics and PLCs.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to troubleshoot and have the ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to use welding and cutting equipment.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be capable of understanding electrical controls, wiring devises, motor controls, VEFs, relay logic, and solid-state devices and controls.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be familiar with pumps, understand gear ratios, operate have and power tools.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must have a solid understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must have knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment functions.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must have fabrication skills as well as mill and lathe knowledge.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to communicate with all levels including management.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to work with minimal supervision.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to safely operate forklift and/or pallet jack.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must be able to pass company Forklift assessments to obtain company issued Forklift license.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).</li></ul> 


Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
<ul>
<li>Accountability: Deliver on commitments.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ownership: Take responsibility for results.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.</li></ul> 


Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

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Maintenance Mechanic B - 2nd Shift - Demopolis