Ranch Operations Assistant: Grow-Out Lead

Foster Poultry Farms - Kelso; Denair (CA); On-site; USD 20,741 - 29,540; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms - Kelso is looking for a dedicated individual to oversee ranch activities for fryer chicken production. The role involves managing costs, maintaining facilities, and ensuring animal welfare standards are upheld. Candidates should have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program and possess strong leadership skills.

This is a chance to contribute to a leading food company's mission of delivering safe, high-quality food. If you have poultry experience and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
• Preferably, will have poultry raising experience.
• Must be self-motivated and work independently.
• Must possess supervisory and leadership skills.
• Must have good mathematical and organizational skills.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills (Basic English).
• Must be able to move and lift 50 pounds.
• Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be willing to respond to alarms and issues affecting the chickens.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all ranch activities and functions.
• Direct the grow out program of fryers including brooding and vaccinations.
• Maintain ranch facilities and enforce sanitation conditions.
• Manage and control all ranch production costs.
• Maintain accurate records of ranch activities.
• Provide training and delegation of duties to ranch personnel.
• Adhere to safety and animal welfare guidelines.

Skills

Poultry raising experience

Supervisory skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication skills (Basic English)

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

Completed Chicken Grow Out Training Program

Job description

Foster Farms - Kelso is looking for a dedicated individual to oversee ranch activities for fryer chicken production. The role involves managing costs, maintaining facilities, and ensuring animal welfare standards are upheld. Candidates should have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program and possess strong leadership skills.

This is a chance to contribute to a leading food company's mission of delivering safe, high-quality food. If you have poultry experience and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!