We provide accurate, timely, and cost effective microbiological results. Supporting corporate food safety, quality control, and animal health programs, we maintain USDA regulated microbiological requirements for testing.
Further Processing
We have three distinct further processing divisions. The Deli Division manufactures vacuum packaged hot dogs, foodservice hot dogs and corn dogs. The Turkey Division manufactures fresh whole body turkeys, boneless turkey roasts, ground turkey, fully cooked deli breasts and dark meat products such as turkey ham, pastrami, bologna and salami. The Cooked Chicken Plant manufactures chicken wings, breaded tenders, patties, nuggets and mini corn dogs, just to name a few.
Chemistry
We provide analytical data, interpretation and technical resources for our feed mills, Live Production, Manufacturing, Research & Development, our PC Plant and Fertilizer Plant. With industry approved methods we analyze feed and ingredients, nutritional samples, fat/tissue/organs, finished products, wastewater, litter, ranch water, manure and special projects. We also maintain USDA Accreditation in Food Chemistry for Nutrition as well as Residual Chemistry for PCB and CHC.
Career Opportunities
Microbiology Lab Manager
BS or advanced degree in microbiology or related science
Minimum 2 years' lab management experience
Familiarity with lab accreditation requirements
Communication, organizational, budgetary and problem solving skills essential
Quality Control Manager
Advanced Degree in Food Science
5+ years of quality management experience in meat/poultry industry
Good statistics background
Effective managerial and interpersonal skills
Chemistry Lab Supervisor
BS degree in Physical or Biological Science
Supervisory experience
Knowledge of poultry, food and feed chemistry
5 years' chemistry lab experience
Able to interface with all levels of management
Support and maintain regulatory programs including USDA Accreditations, CA Title 22,HACCP, Quality Assurance, EPA and OSHA LAB Compliance including Hazard Waste Management
Senior Chemist
BS degree in Chemistry or related science
Minimum 4 years' experience in a laboratory environment performing analyses
Previous supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of USDA/FDA Accreditation programs
Chemist
BS degree in chemistry or related science
One year of lab experience
Knowledge of poultry, food and feed production chemistry
Good mathematical and electronic aptitude
Ability to perform hazardous waste management and QC/QA Programs
Microbiologist
BS degree in Microbiology or related science
Minimum 3-4 years' laboratory experience
Good PC skills (MS Office)
Good communication skills
Senior Microbiologist
BS degree in Microbiology
Minimum 5-7 years' laboratory experience preferably within the food industry
Knowledge of USDA and/or FDA microbiological procedures, automated equipment, and rapid methods
"Foster Farms is a first class company with strength in people and systems. What I like about Foster Farms is its strong commitment to Food Safety and Quality and its diverse and friendly work environment."