Ranch Operations Associate — Night Shift Pay

Foster Farms; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Riverdale Park, MD is seeking a hands-on teammate to support day-to-day ranch operations, including feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments and sanitation. Pay starts at $17.50 per hour, with $1.00 more for evening hours (7:00pm–11:59pm) and $2.00 more for overnight hours (12:00am–4:59am).

You will assist with the grow-out program, coordinate feed deliveries and inventories, and help maintain facilities.

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

Skills

Self-motivated

Mathematical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Job description

Foster Farms in Riverdale Park, MD is seeking a hands-on teammate to support day-to-day ranch operations, including feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments and sanitation. Pay starts at $17.50 per hour, with $1.00 more for evening hours (7:00pm–11:59pm) and $2.00 more for overnight hours (12:00am–4:59am).

You will assist with the grow-out program, coordinate feed deliveries and inventories, and help maintain facilities.