Assistant Ranch Drive On - Southwest Ranch

Foster Farms•Fresno, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Contribute to and assist Ranch Manager to oversee all ranch activities and functions of assigned fryers and fryer ranch. Assist manager to 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 bird's health; report any abnormalities to the Manager or Field Supervisor. React responsibly to emergencies that could adversely affect the chickens, day or night. Assist Ranch Manager to 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. Assist Ranch Manager to provide proper training and delegation of duties to all ranch personnel. Adhere to and enforce company safety, animal welfare and disease prevention guidelines. Additional Functions include, but limited to, perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Possess supervisory and leadership skills.
Good mathematical and organizational skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills (Basic English).
Able to move and lift 50 pounds.
Willing and able to respond as necessary to alarms and adverse conditions affecting the chickens.
Able to work as scheduled/needed to include overtime, evenings, holidays and weekends.
Able to follow and enforce company standards, guidelines and policies on anyone working on his/her ranch complex.
Ability to work at other ranches/complexes as needed.

Nice To Haves

Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Oversee all ranch activities and functions of assigned fryers and fryer ranch.
Direct the grow out of fryers through setup, brooding, temperature control, ventilation, mortality management, vaccinations, and medications.
Maintain ranch facilities, including appearance and arranging for necessary materials and service calls.
Enforce strict sanitation procedures and monitor bird health, reporting any abnormalities.
Respond to emergencies affecting chickens, day or night.
Manage and control ranch production costs, including labor, fuel, supplies, utilities, medication, and maintenance.
Maintain accurate records of feed, mortality, fuel, production, and energy consumption.
Provide training and delegate duties to ranch personnel.
Adhere to and enforce company safety, animal welfare, and disease prevention guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.