Ranch Operations Assistant - Night Shift

Foster Farms; Denair (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Denair, CA is seeking an Assistant Ranch Drive-On for the Monte Vista 3 Complex. You will support the Ranch Manager in overseeing all ranch activities, breeding grow-out operations and ensuring animal welfare and safety.

The role requires completion of the Chicken Grow Out Training Program, basic English, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The position offers full-time hours with a pay rate of $18.25 per hour plus night-shift premiums.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
• Preferably poultry raising experience.
• Must be self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Must possess supervisory and leadership skills.
• Good mathematical and organizational abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to move and lift 50 pounds.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Must respond to alarms and adverse conditions affecting birds.
• Willing to work overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to, assist and relieve the Ranch Manager to oversee all ranch activities and functions.
• Assist in grow-out program setup, brooding, temperatures, ventilation and health procedures.
• Maintain facilities and equipment, coordinate with maintenance for materials and service calls.
• Enforce sanitation and disease prevention, report abnormalities to Manager or Field Supervisor.
• Help manage ranch production costs including labor, fuel, supplies, and energy use.
• Maintain accurate records on feed, mortality, production, and energy consumption.
• Provide training and delegation of duties to ranch personnel.
• Adhere to company safety, animal welfare and disease prevention guidelines.
• Respond to emergencies and work across ranch complexes as needed.

Skills

Chicken Grow Out Training

Poultry experience

Self-motivated

Supervisory skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Basic English

Lifting 50 pounds

Mechanical aptitude

Alarm response

Overtime willingness

Policy compliance

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Foster Farms in Denair, CA is seeking an Assistant Ranch Drive-On for the Monte Vista 3 Complex. You will support the Ranch Manager in overseeing all ranch activities, breeding grow-out operations and ensuring animal welfare and safety.

The role requires completion of the Chicken Grow Out Training Program, basic English, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. The position offers full-time hours with a pay rate of $18.25 per hour plus night-shift premiums.