Assistant Ranch Drive-On - Whitmore

Foster Poultry Farms - Kelso; California (MO); On-site; USD 20,367 - 24,552; Full time

Job summary

Foster Poultry Farms - Kelso is looking for a dedicated Ranch Manager Assistant to oversee operations and ensure optimal management of fryers. The role includes maintaining facilities, supporting the grow out program, and adhering to safety and animal welfare guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program, possess supervisory skills, and be able to lift 50 pounds. This position requires flexibility for overtime and weekends, contributing significantly to high-quality food production.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work as scheduled including overtime, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Must be able to respond to alarms and adverse conditions affecting the chickens.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all ranch activities and functions related to fryer ranch operations.
• Direct grow out program of fryers including temperature, ventilation, and vaccinations.
• Maintain ranch facilities and ensure strict sanitation conditions.

Skills

Poultry raising experience

Supervisory skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Basic English communication

Education

Completed Chicken Grow Out Training Program

Job description

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

• Contribute to, assist and relieve the Ranch Manager to oversee all ranch activities and functions of assigned fryer ranch activities and functions.
• Assist manager to direct the grow out program of fryers through the setup of the ranch, brooding, temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccinations, medications, so that conditions are maintained to meet the highest possible level of quality and productivity.
• Assist in maintaining the ranch facilities and equipment for optimal usage and good appearance: arranging with the maintenance department for needed materials and service calls. Follow, assist and enforce to maintain strict sanitation conditions and disease protection procedures, and being constantly aware of the bird's health. Report any abnormalities to the Manager or Field Supervisor. React responsibly to emergencies that could adversely affect the chickens, day or night.
• Assist Ranch Manager to manage and control all ranch production costs, to include all labor, fuel, supply, utility, medication, and ranch maintenance costs.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and complete records pertaining to all ranch activities, i.e., feed, mortality, fuel, production, and energy consumption.
• Assist Ranch Manager to provide proper training and delegation of duties to all ranch personnel.
• Adhere to and enforce company safety, animal welfare and disease prevention guidelines.
• Maintain a high awareness of industrial safety and report any problem(s) directly to Field Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
• Preferably, will have poultry raising experience.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Must possess supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must have good mathematical and organizational skills.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills (Basic English).
• Must be able to move and lift 50 pounds.
• Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing and able to respond as necessary to alarms and adverse conditions affecting the chickens.
• Must be able to work as scheduled/needed to include overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to follow and enforce company standards, guidelines and policies on anyone working on his/her ranch complex.
• Must have the ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.
• 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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