Ranch Assistant

2 months ago


Ceres California, United States Foster Farms Full time
Fryer Ranch Assistant Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fryer Ranch Assistant to join our team at Foster Farms. As a key member of our ranch operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of our poultry flock.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Ranch Manager in overseeing all ranch activities and functions, including brooding, temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccinations, and medications.
  • Maintain the ranch facilities, including appearance, and arrange for necessary maintenance and repairs.
  • Enforce strict sanitation procedures and report any abnormalities to the Manager or Field Supervisor.
  • React responsibly to emergencies that could adversely affect the chickens, day or night.
  • Assist the Ranch Manager in managing and controlling all ranch production costs, including labor, fuel, supply, utility, medication, and ranch maintenance costs.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records pertaining to all ranch activities, including feed, mortality, fuel, production, and energy consumption.
  • Assist the Ranch Manager in providing proper training and delegation of duties to all ranch personnel.
  • Adhere to and enforce company safety, animal welfare, and disease prevention guidelines.

Additional Functions: Perform other duties as assigned by management.