From R&D to Financial Systems,

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.

Job Description

RATE OF PAY : $27.25 – $41.00 DOE

POSITION PURPOSE:

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot all plant electrical, distribution and control systems and installation of new systems and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all systems as required to ensure plant reliability. 
• Maintains plant records as required, maintain good housekeeping and assist other plant personnel as needed.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and productive manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot All plant electrical, distribution and control systems.
• Installation of new systems and equipment, including retro fits.
• Making appropriate log entries, assisting in other areas of the plant as required.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, sanitation and disease control Requirements while performing job duties.
• Assist with ordering materials and supplies.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Recommend purchasing of tools and electrical replacements parts.
•  Provide production with time estimates on repairs.
•  Assist in cost estimates for capital projects both labor and material.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must a minimum of three years of experience as plant electrician in a processing environment.
• Must have knowledge of S/C variable frequency derives and programmable logic controllers.
• Must be self- motivated and able to work in a wet, cool and sometimes unpleasant environment with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to read and write in English and have good math skills.
• Must have a demonstrated history of dependability, particularly with regard to safety and attendance.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work from ladders and elevated platforms.
• Must be able to work in confined and elevated spaces.
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts, over time and
• non-standard work times.
• Must have own tools.

Additional Information

We offer our TEAM Members the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• College tuition reimbursement (100% tuition, 80% books, and 100% parking).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

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.