Assistant Ranch Drive On - Claribel Complex (Waterford)

Foster Farms; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 20,741,490 - 29,540,910; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Waterford, CT is hiring a Ranch Assistant to aid in maintaining ranch activities and promote safety and good employee relations. The role includes supervising up to 10 people and monitoring animal health.

Applicants must be high school graduates, possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and pass a criminal background check. This position offers a pay rate of $18.25 per hour with additional pay for night shifts. Join Foster Farms to support their mission of delivering safe, high-quality food.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have a math aptitude.
• Bilingual is helpful (Spanish/English).
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assists Ranch Foreperson in maintaining records of ranch activities.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness.
• Promote good employee relations and communication.
• Monitor ranch conditions and animal husbandry.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Math aptitude

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

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.

Essential Functions

Pay Rate: $18.25 per hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

• Assists Ranch Foreperson in maintaining accurate and complete records pertaining to all ranch activities and replace Ranch Foreperson on days off.
• Maintain high level of safety awareness.
• Promote good employee relations and communication through all levels of ranch and department personnel.
• Monitor ranch conditions and animal husbandry practices to assure optimum bird health.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have a math aptitude.
• Bilingual is helpful (Spanish/English).
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.
• Will supervise up to 10 people when filling in for the Ranch Manager.

Foster 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 Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business 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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