Ranch Operations Associate - Evening/Night Shifts

Foster Farms; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in the United States is hiring for an on-site role supporting daily ranch operations, feed management, and equipment upkeep. The position emphasizes safety, animal welfare, and adherence to company standards while contributing to high-quality poultry production.

You will work in shifting hours with potential overtime, holidays, and weekends. This entry-level role offers a path to supervisory responsibilities and hands-on experience in a dynamic farm operation.

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 75 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.

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 biosecurity and report any problems directly to the Ranch Manager or Field Supervisor.

Skills

Self-motivated

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Physical strength

Verbal and written communication

Job description

Foster Farms in the United States is hiring for an on-site role supporting daily ranch operations, feed management, and equipment upkeep. The position emphasizes safety, animal welfare, and adherence to company standards while contributing to high-quality poultry production.

You will work in shifting hours with potential overtime, holidays, and weekends. This entry-level role offers a path to supervisory responsibilities and hands-on experience in a dynamic farm operation.