Poultry Ranch Foreperson – On-site Housing

Foster Farms; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company housing

Job summary

Foster Farms in California seeks an Assistant Ranch Foreperson for Morgan 3 (Crowslanding). This on-site position leads fryers operations, schedules ranch activities, and ensures high-quality chicken production while enforcing safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires at least one year of chicken-raising experience, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to live on company housing and respond to alarms as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of chicken-raising experience and completion of the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership abilities with the capacity to manage ranch staff.
• Strong English communication, math and organizational skills.
• Willingness to live on company-provided housing and respond to alarms and conditions affecting chickens.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all ranch activities and fryers operations to meet quality standards.
• Direct grow-out processes including setup, temperatures, ventilation and vaccinations.
• Maintain sanitation, monitor bird health, and report emergencies promptly.
• Control ranch production costs including labor, fuel, supplies and maintenance.
• Keep accurate records on feed, mortality, production and energy use.
• Provide training and delegate duties while enforcing safety and animal welfare policies.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal comms

Self-motivation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Chicken Grow Out Training Program

Job description

Foster Farms in California seeks an Assistant Ranch Foreperson for Morgan 3 (Crowslanding). This on-site position leads fryers operations, schedules ranch activities, and ensures high-quality chicken production while enforcing safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires at least one year of chicken-raising experience, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to live on company housing and respond to alarms as needed.