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Foster Farms

Chicken Catcher (Night Shift)

Aurora, OR · On-site

$18/hr

About Foster Farms At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of ...

Foster Farms

Chicken Catcher (Night Shift)

Aurora, OR · On-site

$18/hr

Description About Foster Farms At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the ...

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To get a job at a chicken farm, applicants should have basic knowledge of poultry care and farm operations, often gained through experience or training. Positions may require physical stamina, the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and sometimes a high school diploma or equivalent. Applying directly to farms, checking local agricultural job boards, and demonstrating reliability and a willingness to learn can improve chances of employment.

What is the difference between Chicken Farming vs Poultry Farming?

AspectChicken FarmingPoultry Farming
DefinitionRaising chickens primarily for meat or eggsRaising various birds like chickens, ducks, turkeys for meat and eggs
Work EnvironmentFarms, coops, outdoor and indoor settingsFarms, hatcheries, processing plants
Required CertificationsBasic farming knowledge, sometimes poultry-specific trainingSimilar certifications, often broader poultry industry knowledge
Industry UsageCommonly used term for raising chickensBroader term encompassing multiple bird species including chickens

Chicken Farming focuses specifically on raising chickens for eggs and meat, while Poultry Farming covers a wider range of bird species. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but Poultry Farming involves managing multiple types of birds and may include additional processing tasks.

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Infographic showing various Chicken Farming job openings in Oregon as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Chicken Catcher (Night Shift)

Foster Farms

Aurora, OR • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

308th of 436 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

About Foster Farms
At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
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.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
  • Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

Job Duties:
  • Meet with crew lead person for bird per men hour standard for the farm(s) required for the shifts catch.
  • Ride with crew to farm for bird pickup.
  • Help keep crew vehicle clean inside and out.
  • Catch required number of Birds per Man Hour (BPMH).
  • Report any unsafe condition or unsafe act.
  • Work in a safe manner.
  • Help load forklifts and any other equipment needed
  • Attend all safety meetings required.
  • Attend any crew meetings required.
  • Work hours will vary
  • Must be able to work at night.

Qualifications:
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.
  • Must be able to work flexible schedule.
  • Must be able to work independently and in a safely manner.
  • Must be punctual and have reliable transportation.
  • Work safely and set an example of safe working habits.
  • Understand and perform established tasks and standards.
  • Work the scheduled times and occasional overtime.
  • Report to work on time and ready to work.
  • Submit and pass both a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

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