Sanitation (General Labor) - 2nd Shift - Cooked - Demopolis

Foster Farms•Demopolis, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Labor position covers entry-level work in the production area and may involve duties as a Fryer Grader, Packer, Sanitation Worker, Supply Attendant, Product Inspector, Stacker, or other assigned roles. The position works with department supervisors, leads, and processing team members to support accurate processing and delivery of quality products. It carries out processes that support safe, reliable, and efficient operations and Foster Poultry Farms’ ACTION guiding principles. Depending on assignment, work includes monitoring fryer stick bars for broken sticks; removing B-grade product from the line; packing and inspecting frozen corndogs; maintaining sanitary production-floor conditions; inspecting product for quality; stacking cases and moving pallets; and maintaining and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE). Employees are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products and must attend required food-safety training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Able to read and write English.
Basic math skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, including management.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions about flagging deviations from procedures.
Able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen and complete E-Verify.
Able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor.
Able to work in cold environments of 40–48 degrees and hot environments above 80 degrees.
Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to safely operate a forklift and/or pallet jack.
Must wear company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of sanitation and cleanup.
Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work safely and model safe working habits for coworkers.

Responsibilities

Observe fryer stick bar assemblies and notify the Fryer Operator when broken sticks are detected.
Count broken sticks using a handheld counter and use a flashlight to monitor stick bars.
Remove B-grade product from the line and place it in a condemn barrel; keep product transfer to the freezer clean and notify the appropriate team member when the barrel is full.
Pack the required number of frozen corndogs into boxes using proper equipment and procedures.
Visually inspect and grade products on production lines.
Maintain good housekeeping and sanitary conditions throughout production-floor areas.
Support product quality and food safety in compliance with company standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
Inspect products visually and physically at any process step and report recurring abnormalities to leadership.
Stack frozen corndog cases on pallets according to required patterns and transport them with a pallet jack.
Maintain and organize the PPE supply room and keep boot rooms, restrooms, break rooms, and surrounding areas clean.
Notify management about PPE inventory and distribute PPE according to GMP policies and procedures.
Attend food-safety training and follow company food-safety and quality policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.