Ranch Laborer - Chateau 1 Ranch

Foster Farms; California, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a motivated Ranch Assistant to support day-to-day operations on our poultry ranches. You will assist with feeding, mortality removal, sanitation, and equipment adjustments to keep the facility running smoothly.

You will help manage the grow-out program, monitor temperatures and ventilation, assist with vaccination and medication, and coordinate feed deliveries. A strong work ethic and basic English communication are required; overtime and weekend hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.
• Able to lift and move at least 25 pounds.
• Preferably mechanical aptitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (Basic English).
• Ability to learn supervisory and leadership skills.
• Available for overtime, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day ranch operations: feeding, mortality removal, sanitation, and equipment adjustments.
• Assist with grow-out program: manage temperatures, ventilation, vaccination, and medications.
• Coordinate feed deliveries and maintain feed/fuel inventories.
• Keep facilities and equipment in good condition and appearance.
• Support sanitation and disease prevention, follow safety, animal welfare, and bio-security rules.

Skills

Self-motivated

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Lifting 25 pounds

Verbal and written communication

Supervisory skills

Overtime availability

Job description

(Additional $1.00per 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.

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