Breeder Ranch Foreperson Ex

Foster Farms; Olathe (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a hands-on Farm Operations role to oversee all poultry operations, ensuring birds are raised to policy standards and eggs are collected and handled for optimum hatchability and production. Responsibilities include environmental control, labor coordination, and shipment readiness.

The ideal candidate has poultry production or farm management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of poultry production or farm management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Poultry management or breeder experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and farm equipment operation experience.
• Knowledge of animal welfare, biosecurity, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust chicken house environmental conditions to support bird health and production.
• Ensure the proper collection, handling, and storage of eggs to maintain quality and optimum hatchability.
• Collect and properly dispose of daily mortality in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Operate tractors and other equipment for chicken house cleaning and general farm maintenance.
• Assist with the setup, placement, and movement of birds.
• Prepare birds for shipment and coordinate ship-out activities.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and biosecurity requirements.
• Coordinate and direct farm labor activities to support daily operations.
• Maintain effective communication with management and other departments regarding farm operations and production needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Poultry management

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

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.

Salary Range from: $57,784 - $61,250 per year, plus eligible for 5% target bonus.

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.

There is no predetermined application window for this position. The position will close once a qualified applicant is selected.

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing all farm operations. Ensures birds are raised in accordance with company policies and standards and that eggs are gathered and handled properly to support optimum hatchability and production results.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust chicken house environmental conditions to support bird health and production.
• Ensure the proper collection, handling, and storage of eggs to maintain quality and optimum hatchability.
• Collect and properly dispose of daily mortality in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Operate tractors and other equipment for chicken house cleaning and general farm maintenance.
• Assist with the setup, placement, and movement of birds.
• Prepare birds for shipment and coordinate ship-out activities.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and biosecurity requirements.
• Coordinate and direct farm labor activities to support daily operations.
• Maintain effective communication with management and other departments regarding farm operations and production needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of poultry production, agriculture, livestock, or farm management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Basic computer and recordkeeping skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Poultry management or breeder experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and farm equipment operation experience.
• Knowledge of animal welfare, biosecurity, and environmental compliance practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and farm environments.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around live poultry, dust, noise, and farm equipment.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as needed.

Working Relationships

Internal

• Breeder Supervisor
• Feed Mill Personnel
• Hatchery Personnel
• Maintenance Personnel
• Office and Administrative Staff

External

• Contractors
• Vendors and Service Providers

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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