Ranch Laborer - Shasta Ranch

Foster Farms; Kerman (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is seeking a motivated team member to assist with daily ranch operations, including feeding, equipment adjustments, and sanitation. You will help with grow-out programs, manage feed and fuel inventories, and support facilities to ensure quality and productivity.

This role requires physical ability and reliability, with overtime and weekend availability. Candidates should have basic English, good math and organizational skills, and a willingness to learn supervision

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Self-motivation

Math skills

Organizational skills

Basic English

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

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)

• 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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