Ranch Laborer - Healy 3 Ranch

Foster Farms; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Merced, California, is seeking hands-on workers to support day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers. The role involves feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments, sanitation, and assisting with growing programs to meet quality and productivity standards.

Candidates should be self-motivated, able to lift 25 pounds, and willing to work overtime, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Basic English and reliable teamwork are essential.

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.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills (Basic English).
• Must possess or be able to learn supervisory and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• To assist in maintaining day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers, including feeding and sanitation.
• Assist with the grow out program to meet high quality and productivity standards.
• Coordinate feed deliveries and maintain accurate feed and fuel inventories.
• Maintain facilities and equipment for optimal usage and appearance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Math skills

Basic English

Teamwork

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.