Ranch Laborer - Applegate 4 Ranch

Foster Farms; Atwater (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Atwater, CA is seeking a Ranch Worker to support day-to-day ranch and fryer operations including feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments and sanitation to uphold productivity and animal welfare.

You will assist with the grow-out program, ensure proper temperatures, vaccination and medication, coordinate feed deliveries, and maintain facilities. Must be able to lift 25 lbs and may work overtime, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Good mathematical and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move 25 pounds.
• Basic English verbal and written communication.
• Willing to learn supervisory and leadership skills.
• Willing to work overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Must follow company standards and policies.
• May work at other ranches as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers, including feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments, and sanitation.
• Assist with grow-out program to meet high quality and productivity targets (temperatures, ventilation, vaccination, and medication).
• Coordinate feed deliveries and maintain accurate feed and fuel inventories; aid in maintaining facilities and equipment.
• Learn about sanitation, disease protection, industrial safety, animal welfare, and bio-security; report issues to Ranch Manager or Field Supervisor.

Skills

Self-motivated

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Supervisory skills

Lift 25 lbs

Overtime readiness

Job description

Job Description

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

• To assist in maintaining day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers. Including Feeding, Mortality removal, equipment adjustments, sanitation, etc.
• Assist with the grow out program so that ranch setup, brooding, temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccination, and medication meet the highest level of quality and productivity.
• Assist with coordinating feed deliveries, maintaining accurate feed and fuel inventories and insuring proper growing methods. Aid in maintaining facilities and equipment for optimal usage and good appearance.
• Learn about and assist with maintaining sanitation conditions and disease protection procedures. Maintain a high awareness of industrial safety, animal welfare and bio-security and report any problems directly to the Ranch Manager or Field Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have good mathematical and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift and move 25 pounds.
• Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills (Basic English).
• Must possess or be able to learn supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must be able to work as scheduled/needed to include overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Must be able to follow company standards, guidelines and policies.
• Must have the ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.