Pellet Mill Operator Lead

  • Full-time
  • PL-DEPT: 61-0220

Company Description

Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

  • Boiler Tender
  • Scheduling and staging ingredients
  • Mixing Operation
  • Pellet Mill Operation (cooling & crumbler), and providing direction to employees on shift 
  • Housekeeping, PM of system
  • Perform the duties of Plant Operator when needed.
  • Work with bagging operation for product flow, quality control, sampling, and documentation.
  • Assist maintenance personnel
  • Assist with quality control opportunities
  • Promote good work environment and employee relations

Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write, understand, and verbally communicate (in English).
  • Complete all assigned reports clearly and legibly.
  • Ability to lift 80-100 lbs.
  • Ability to administer and follow all company policies.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above 160 feet, and to work in confined spaces.
  • Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime (as needed).
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Good organization and problem solving skills
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Some computer skills

Additional Information

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 employees.

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