Ranch Operations Associate — Evening/Night Shift

Foster Farms; Kerman (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a dedicated ranch assistant to support daily operations across the ranch and fryers. You will help with feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments, and sanitation to ensure smooth day-to-day activities.

You will contribute to the grow-out program, manage feed and fuel inventories, and assist in maintaining facilities and equipment for optimal production. Strong English communication and basic leadership abilities are valued.

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.

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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Overtime readiness

Policy adherence

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a dedicated ranch assistant to support daily operations across the ranch and fryers. You will help with feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments, and sanitation to ensure smooth day-to-day activities.

You will contribute to the grow-out program, manage feed and fuel inventories, and assist in maintaining facilities and equipment for optimal production. Strong English communication and basic leadership abilities are valued.