Live-in Ranch Foreman: Poultry Operations Leader

Foster Farms; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing

Job summary

Foster Farms in California seeks a Ranch Supervisor to oversee fryers and fryer ranch operations, directing grow-out, ensuring sanitation, and maintaining facilities. The role requires leadership and the ability to manage costs and records while training staff and enforcing safety guidelines.

Must have at least 1 year of chicken-raising experience and completion of the Chicken Grow Out Training Program; strong communication skills, basic English, and the ability to work overtime, evenings,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year chicken-raising experience and completion of the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Supervisory and leadership skills.
• Good math and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (Basic English).
• Able to move and lift 25 pounds.
• Preferably mechanical aptitude.
• Willing to live on company housing and respond to alarms/adverse conditions.
• Able to work overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Able to follow and enforce company standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.
• Maintain a clean and presentable ranch and dwelling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all ranch activities and functions of assigned fryers and fryer ranch.
• Direct the grow-out of fryers through setup, brooding, temps, ventilation, mortality, vaccinations, and medications.
• Maintain ranch facilities and coordinate with maintenance for supplies and service.
• Enforce strict sanitation and monitor bird health; report abnormalities to Field Supervisor; react to emergencies day or night.
• Manage and control all ranch production costs (labor, fuel, supplies, utilities, medications, maintenance).
• Maintain accurate records for feed, mortality, fuel, production, and energy consumption.
• Provide proper training and delegation of duties; enforce safety, animal welfare, and disease-prevention guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Basic English

Lift 25 lbs

Self-motivation

Education

Chicken Grow Out Training Program

Job description

Foster Farms in California seeks a Ranch Supervisor to oversee fryers and fryer ranch operations, directing grow-out, ensuring sanitation, and maintaining facilities. The role requires leadership and the ability to manage costs and records while training staff and enforcing safety guidelines.

Must have at least 1 year of chicken-raising experience and completion of the Chicken Grow Out Training Program; strong communication skills, basic English, and the ability to work overtime, evenings,