Ranch Laborer - Sandy Mush 1 Ranch

Foster Farms; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is seeking a motivated team member to assist in day-to-day ranch operations and fryers. Responsibilities include feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments, and sanitation to maintain production standards.

The role supports grow-out programs, coordinates feed deliveries, maintains inventories, and upholds safety, animal welfare, and bio-security protocols under supervision of the Ranch Manager. Overtime, evenings, holidays, and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good mathematical and organizational skills.
• Able to lift and move 25 pounds.
• Mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication (Basic English).
• Able to work overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Willing to work at other ranches/complexes.
• Follow company standards, guidelines and policies.
• Learn supervisory and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers, including feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments, sanitation, etc.

Skills

Self-motivation

Math skills

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Supervisory skills

Lifting 25 lbs

Mechanical aptitude

Flexibility

Policy compliance

Relocation willingness

Job description

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.

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