Ranch Operations Specialist

Foster Farms; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is seeking a dedicated Ranch Operations Aide to assist in day-to-day ranch activities, including feeding, sanitation, and equipment adjustments, to help maintain optimal production conditions.

You will participate in grow-out programs, monitor temperatures and ventilation, and support vaccination and medication protocols while aligning with safety and bio-security standards.

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

Organizational skills

Lifting 25 lbs

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership skills

Overtime availability

Policy compliance

Willing to travel

Job description

Foster Farms in California is seeking a dedicated Ranch Operations Aide to assist in day-to-day ranch activities, including feeding, sanitation, and equipment adjustments, to help maintain optimal production conditions.

You will participate in grow-out programs, monitor temperatures and ventilation, and support vaccination and medication protocols while aligning with safety and bio-security standards.