Ranch Operations Assistant — Night Shift Lead

Foster Farms; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California's Merced area is seeking a Ranch Technician to support the Ranch Manager in overseeing fryers, setup, and day-to-day operations on the ranch. You will monitor sanitation, health of birds, and maintain detailed records while coordinating with team members to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safety and welfare standards are followed.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must possess supervisory and leadership skills.
• Good mathematical and organizational skills.
• Basic English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ranch Manager to oversee all ranch activities and fryers.
• Direct grow out of fryers through setup, brooding, temperatures, and ventilation.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and report abnormalities.
• Maintain records for feed, mortality, fuel, production and energy.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies affecting chickens day or night.
• Control costs across labor, fuel, supplies, and maintenance.
• Provide training and delegate duties to ranch personnel.
• Follow safety and animal welfare guidelines.
• Work overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends as needed.
• Work at other ranches as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Basic English

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Organization skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Chicken Grow Out Training Program

Job description

Foster Farms in California's Merced area is seeking a Ranch Technician to support the Ranch Manager in overseeing fryers, setup, and day-to-day operations on the ranch. You will monitor sanitation, health of birds, and maintain detailed records while coordinating with team members to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safety and welfare standards are followed.