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: $31.55 per hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm.  Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

• Prioritize, perform, and document daily servicing and preventative maintenance for Plant equipment and rolling stock.
• Perform periodic inspections of plant for maintenance, safety, and environmental issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on plant equipment and rolling stock.
• Adjust burner/dryer controls to optimize efficiency and compliance with air board regulations.
• Fabricate components as needed for repairs and modifications.
• Housekeeping of shop and project clean up.
• Perform duties of Plant Operator and Loader as needed.

• Ability to perform a variety of strenuous physical tasks including lifting (up to 100 lbs.), working in confined spaces, ability to work at heights (70 feet), climbing up/down ladders and stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, stand, and reach on a daily/repetitive basis.
• Must have demonstrated mechanical experience repairing heavy duty equipment (articulating front-end Loaders and heavy trucks and trailers), agricultural equipment (Farm tractors, articulating tractors, and various implements).
• Computer diagnostic abilities
• Engine cooling, electrical, air and hydraulic, diesel engines systems diagnostics and repairs
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Light welding and fabrication.
• Basic plumbing skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair: diesel fired burner, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and electrical problems.
• Good problem solving/diagnostic skills.
• Ability to operate all plant equipment and machinery including rolling stock (trucks/trailers, forklifts, loaders, manlifts)
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
• Good mathematical skills
• Excellent attendance record.

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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.