Ranch Operations Care Technician - Night Shift

Foster Farms; Helm (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is seeking a hands-on Ranch Assistant to help with day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers, including feeding, sanitation, equipment adjustments and mortality removal. You will assist with grow-out programs to ensure proper ranch setup, temperatures, ventilation, mortality handling, vaccination, and medication quality.

You will also coordinate feed deliveries and maintain inventories for optimal growth and appearance.

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-motivated

Math skills

Lifting 25 lbs

Verbal/written communication

Leadership

Overtime readiness

Policy compliance

Multi-site flexibility

Job description

Foster Farms in California is seeking a hands-on Ranch Assistant to help with day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers, including feeding, sanitation, equipment adjustments and mortality removal. You will assist with grow-out programs to ensure proper ranch setup, temperatures, ventilation, mortality handling, vaccination, and medication quality.

You will also coordinate feed deliveries and maintain inventories for optimal growth and appearance.