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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for poultry farm labourer in the United States is $17.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectPoultry Farm LabourerPoultry Farm Worker
CredentialsBasic farm work experience, possibly some certifications in animal careSimilar credentials, often overlapping with poultry farm labourer
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor poultry housing, farms with live birdsSame as poultry farm labourer, working in poultry housing and outdoor areas
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in poultry farming operations for manual tasksOften used interchangeably, focusing on manual poultry care tasks
Job TasksFeeding, cleaning, handling birds, maintaining equipmentSimilar tasks, including feeding, cleaning, and bird handling

Both roles involve manual poultry care tasks within poultry farms, with overlapping responsibilities and work environments. The main difference is often in job titles used by employers, but the duties and credentials required are quite similar.

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Infographic showing various Poultry Farm Labourer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $37,417 per year, or $18 per hour.

Sanitation (General Labor) - 1st Shift - Bulk - Demopolis

Demopolis, AL • On-site

Foster Farms
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$14.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor and observe fryer stick bar assemblies for broken sticks and notify the Fryer Operator as needed.

  • Remove B-grade product from the line, ensure proper separation, and transfer product into the freezer while notifying relevant team members when necessary.

  • Pack, inspect, and grade frozen corndogs, and stack cases onto pallets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About Foster Poultry Farms
Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. At Foster Poultry 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. Foster Poultry Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Poultry Farms Team.
Position Summary
The General Labor position is responsible for many entry level positions within the production work area. This position would be placed as a Fryer Grader, Packer, Sanitation Worker, Supply Attendant, and more. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members, in order to accomplish accuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms' mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.
Essential Functions
Fryer Grader - Broken Stick Observation
  • Observe all stick bar assemblies as they rotate from underneath through the stick insertion process.

  • Monitor stick bars for pieces of broken stick still adhered within the fryer clips.

  • Notify the Fryer Operator when (a) broken stick(s) is observed.

  • Utilize a handheld counter to count the amount of broken sticks that have made if through the process.

  • Utilize a flashlight to assist with monitoring the stick bars as they cycle through the process.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Fryer Grader - Post Fryer/Pre-Freezer
  • Responsible for removing "B-grade" product from the line and placing them into a condemn barrel.

  • Responsible for ensuring product is separated and the transfer for product into the freezer is clean.

  • Notify a Sanitation or Condemn Room Attendant Team Member when the condemn barrel is full.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Packer
  • Responsible for packing the appropriate number of frozen corndogs in boxes using proper equipment and procedures.

  • Visually inspect and grade product to determine grade for production lines.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Sanitation
  • Maintain good housekeeping and sanitary conditions in all areas on the production floor.

  • Help maintain and improve quality and food safety to ensure compliance with company standards and USDA regulatory requirements.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Product Inspector
  • Visually and physically inspector product at any step in the process for quality to ensure compliance with company standards and USDA regulatory requirements.

  • Notify leadership of any consistent abnormalities detected to avoid poor quality products.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Stacker
  • Stack cases of frozen corndogs onto pallets, using required stacking patterns while maintaining acceptable quality, productivity and safety standards, and transport with pallet jack.

  • Must safely operate pallet jack.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Supply Attendant
  • Responsible for maintaining and organizing PPE supply room.

  • Responsible for cleanliness of boot room, restrooms, break rooms, and other surrounding areas.

  • Responsible for notifying management of PPE inventory on a consistent basis.

  • Responsible for distribution of PPE in accordance with GMP policies and procedures.

  • Other duties as assigned.

All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products. The food safety and quality policies are summarized and communicated in a company handbook and at training sessions. Each new hire is provided a handbook and attends a food safety training session before beginning work. All employees attend a refresher training session at least once per year. Records are maintained reflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions.
Physical Requirements
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor

  • Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48 degree) environment.

  • Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.

  • Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Must be able to work in a fast pace work environment.

Qualifications
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

  • Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.

  • Must be able to read and write English.

  • Must have basic math skills.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

  • HS diploma or equivalent.

  • Ability to communicate with all levels including management.

  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

  • Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.

  • Basic knowledge of sanitation and clean up preferred.

  • Good leadership and interpersonal skills.

  • Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.

  • Must be able to safely operate forklift and/or pallet jack.

  • Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
  • Accountability: Deliver on commitments.

  • Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.

  • Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.

  • Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.

  • Ownership: Take responsibility for results.

  • Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.
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