Ranch Laborer - Fox 3 Ranch

Foster Farms; Merced (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a motivated team member to assist with daily ranch operations in Merced, CA. You will support feeding, sanitation, and equipment tasks while ensuring safety and bio-security at the facility.

You will contribute to the grow-out program, helping manage temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccination, and medication to meet high quality and productivity standards. OT and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift and move 25 pounds.
• Basic English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be able to work overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers, including feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments and sanitation.
• Assist with the grow-out program to meet quality and productivity targets (temperature, ventilation, mortality, vaccination, medication).
• Coordinate feed deliveries and maintain accurate feed and fuel inventories; support facility and equipment upkeep for optimal use and appearance.
• Maintain sanitation and disease prevention practices; uphold safety, animal welfare and bio-security; report issues to the Ranch Manager.

Skills

Basic English

Math skills

Organizational skills

Leadership potential

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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