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Ranch Manager II- Hornitos Turkey Ranch (Shift Varies)

Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $16.00 to $21.50 per hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

Contribute to and oversee all ranch activities and functions of assigned fryers and fryer ranch.
Direct the grow out of fryers through the setup of the ranch, brooding, temperatures, ventilation, mortality, vaccinations, medications, so that conditions are maintained to meet the highest possible level of quality.
Maintain the ranch facilities, to include appearance, arranging with the maintenance department, needed materials and service calls.
Follow and enforce strict sanitation procedures being constantly aware of the birds health; report any abnormalities to the Field Supervisor.
React responsibly to emergencies that could adversely affect the chickens, day or night.
Manage and control all ranch production costs, to include all labor, fuel, supply, utility, medication, and ranch maintenance costs.
Maintain accurate and complete records pertaining to all ranch activities; i.e., feed, mortality, fuel, production, and energy consumption.
Provide proper training and delegation of duties to all ranch personnel. Adhere to and enforce company safety, animal welfare and disease prevention guidelines.

Qualifications

Must have minimum of one year of turkey-raising experience and have completed the Turkey Grow Out Training Program.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
Must possess supervisory and leadership skills.
Must have good mathematical and organizational skills.
Must have good written and verbal communication skills (Basic English).
Must be able to move and lift 75 pounds.
Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.
Must be able to work as scheduled/needed to include overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
Must be able to follow and enforce company standards, guidelines and policies on anyone working on his/her ranch complex.
Must have the ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.
Must have desire and ability to maintain a clean and presentable ranch and dwelling.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

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What You Should Know About Ranch Manager II- Hornitos Turkey Ranch (Shift Varies), Foster Farms

As a Ranch Manager II at Hornitos Turkey Ranch with Foster Farms in beautiful Snelling, CA, you’ll take the reins on all ranch activities and ensure that everything runs smoothly. Your expertise will shine through as you manage the grow-out process for our fryers, overseeing everything from the setup of the ranch to brooding, ensuring optimal conditions like temperature and ventilation are maintained at all times. You’ll play a crucial role in adhering to and enforcing strict sanitation procedures while keeping a close eye on the health of our birds. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll be responsible for managing ranch production costs and maintaining up-to-date records of all activities, including feed, mortality, and energy consumption. Leadership is key, as you’ll provide training and delegate tasks to ranch personnel, making sure everyone is aligned with safety, animal welfare, and disease prevention guidelines. If you have a passion for turkey farming and are looking for a role that combines responsibility and teamwork in a family-oriented environment, then this might be the perfect opportunity for you at Foster Farms! Here, we not only focus on quality and performance but also genuinely care about our team members' growth and success. It truly is more than just a job; it’s a fulfilling career path in the poultry industry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Ranch Manager II- Hornitos Turkey Ranch (Shift Varies) Role at Foster Farms

What are the main responsibilities of a Ranch Manager II at Foster Farms?

As a Ranch Manager II at Foster Farms, your primary responsibilities include overseeing all ranch activities for the fryers, managing their growth stages, maintaining ranch facilities, and ensuring a high level of sanitation and animal welfare. You will also control ranch production costs and keep accurate records of all ranch activities. Your skills in leadership and communication will be essential as you train personnel and respond to any emergencies effectively.