Ranch Foreperson II — On‑Site Housing, Night Shift

Foster Farms; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Overtime pay

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Ranch Supervisor to oversee fryery operations and ensure high-quality chicken production at our facilities. You will manage grow-out activities, supervise staff, maintain facilities, and enforce sanitation and animal welfare standards.

The role requires one year of chicken-raising experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work independently across day and night shifts. Housing is provided on-site, with overtime and weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of chicken-raising experience and completion of Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must possess supervisory and leadership skills.
• Good mathematical and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (Basic English).
• Must be able to move and lift 25 pounds.
• Willingness to live on company-provided housing and respond to alarms.
• Willing to work overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Able to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.
• Maintain clean and presentable ranch and dwelling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Math skills

Communication skills

Physical ability

Mechanical aptitude

On-site housing

Overtime availability

Attention to safety

Basic English

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a Ranch Supervisor to oversee fryery operations and ensure high-quality chicken production at our facilities. You will manage grow-out activities, supervise staff, maintain facilities, and enforce sanitation and animal welfare standards.

The role requires one year of chicken-raising experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work independently across day and night shifts. Housing is provided on-site, with overtime and weekend coverage as needed.