Ranch Laborer - DP0442 - American 4 Ranch (Day Shift)

Foster Farms; Kerman (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is hiring for a hands-on operations role supporting day-to-day ranch and fryer activities. You will assist with feeding, sanitation, equipment adjustments, and grow-out program activities to meet high quality standards.

The position requires reliability, basic English communication, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Overtime, evenings, weekends, and potential travel to other ranches are part of the job.

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 75 pounds.
• 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 have the ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers, including feeding, sanitation, and equipment adjustments.
• Support grow out program ensuring proper brooding, temperatures, ventilation, and vaccination 관리.
• Coordinate feed deliveries and maintain feed and fuel inventories.
• Maintain facilities and equipment for optimal usage and appearance.
• Learn sanitation practices and disease protection procedures.
• Adhere to industrial safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity requirements.

Skills

Self-motivated

Math skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Supervisory and leadership

Schedules and overtime readiness

Physical stamina (lift 75 lbs)

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is to create great food and serve great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is to create great food and serve great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Job Description

Pay Rate:

$17.50 per hour (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)

Essential Job Functions

• 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 biosecurity 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 75 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 have the ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.
• Must be able to follow company standards, guidelines and policies.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability:Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration:Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking:Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative:Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership:Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble:Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.