Ranch Operations & Night-Shift Grow-Out Tech

Foster Farms; Winton (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking an entry-level ranch operative in California to assist with day-to-day operations of the ranch and fryers, including feeding, mortality removal, and sanitation. You will help support the grow-out program, monitor temperatures and ventilation, and assist with vaccination and medication as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, animal welfare, and the ability to adapt to overtime, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts; prior supervisory potential is valued and you may be

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

• Assist in maintaining day-to-day operations of the ranch and its fryers (feeding, mortality removal, equipment adjustments, sanitation).
• Assist with the grow out program to meet quality and productivity targets (brooding, temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccination, medication).
• Assist with coordinating feed deliveries and maintaining feed/fuel inventories; aid in maintaining facilities and equipment.
• Learn about sanitation, disease protection procedures, and uphold safety, animal welfare, and bio-security; report issues to Ranch Manager or Field Supervisor.

Skills

Self-motivated

Math skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership skills

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking an entry-level ranch operative in California to assist with day-to-day operations of the ranch and fryers, including feeding, mortality removal, and sanitation. You will help support the grow-out program, monitor temperatures and ventilation, and assist with vaccination and medication as needed.

The role emphasizes safety, animal welfare, and the ability to adapt to overtime, evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts; prior supervisory potential is valued and you may be