Ranch Laborer - Location Varies (Day Shift)

Foster Farms; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Ranch Operations Assistant to help maintain daily functions at the ranch. This role involves feeding, sanitation, and assisting with various operational tasks to ensure the highest quality standards are met. Candidates should be self-motivated, possess good mathematical and organizational skills, and be able to work under minimal supervision. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $17.00, with additional pay for overnight shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good mathematical and organizational skills are required.
• Ability to lift and move 25 pounds.
• Basic English communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operations of the ranch and fryers.
• Assist with coordinating feed deliveries and inventory maintenance.
• Learn about sanitation conditions and disease protection procedures.

Skills

Self-motivated

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership skills

Job description

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued team members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage team members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour.

(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.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.