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HARRIS RANCH BEEF CO

Inventory Clerk (25399)

Selma, CA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

An industry leader, Harris Ranch Beef Company controls all aspects of beef production, from our feedlot to our innovative processing facility. The end result is wholesome, grain-fed beef known ...

CERTIFIED MEAT PRODUCTS INC

Production

Fresno, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $20/hr

We specialize in producing premium ground beef, portion-controlled steaks, marinated and value-added products. Production We offer a stable, challenging work environment, and the ability to learn and ...

JD FOOD

Production

Fresno, CA

$16.90 - $20/hr

We specialize in producing premium ground beef, portion-controlled steaks, marinated and value-added products. Production We offer a stable, challenging work environment, and the ability to learn and ...

Teton Waters Ranch

Brand Ambassador

Marina Del Rey, CA · On-site

$18/hr

Company Description Teton Waters Ranch is a rapidly growing company and purveyor of 100% Grass-fed beef food products. This is beef the way it should be: humanely raised on grass pastures. Starting ...

tcw

Production Supervisor

Richmond, CA · On-site

From hand-selected USDA Prime beef to meticulous aging and custom hand-cut portioning, precision defines everything we do. Why Allen Brothers? Highest-quality products Industry-leading practices USDA ...

tcw

Production Supervisor

Richmond, CA

From hand-selected USDA Prime beef to meticulous aging and custom hand-cut portioning, precision defines everything we do. Why Allen Brothers? Highest-quality products Industry-leading practices USDA ...

Capital Seaboard

Production Supervisor

Richmond, CA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

From hand-selected USDA Prime beef to meticulous aging and custom hand-cut portioning, precision defines everything we do. Why Allen Brothers? Highest-quality products Industry-leading practices USDA ...

Chefs' Warehouse

Production Supervisor

Richmond, CA · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

From hand-selected USDA Prime beef to meticulous aging and custom hand-cut portioning, precision defines everything we do. Why Allen Brothers? Highest-quality products Industry-leading practices USDA ...

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How much do beef production jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for beef production in California is $22.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does beef production involve?

In a Beef Production position, your typical day may involve feeding and monitoring cattle, maintaining facility cleanliness, tracking herd health, and collaborating with veterinarians or nutritionists to optimize livestock care. You might also be responsible for record-keeping, overseeing breeding or calving activities, and operating machinery or farm equipment. Teamwork is important, as you’ll often coordinate with other farm staff or managers. The role is hands-on and can require early mornings and physically demanding work, offering valuable experience for those interested in advancing to supervisory or management positions in agriculture.

What is beef production?

A Beef Production job involves raising, processing, and distributing beef cattle for meat consumption. This can include roles in feeding, breeding, health management, processing, and packaging. Workers may be responsible for monitoring animal welfare, operating equipment, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Positions can be found on farms, in feedlots, or at meat processing plants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for beef production?

To thrive in Beef Production, you need a strong understanding of livestock management, animal husbandry, and basic agricultural sciences, often supported by a degree or hands-on experience in agriculture or animal science. Familiarity with farm management software, feed ration calculators, and health tracking systems is commonly required, as well as relevant safety or animal welfare certifications. Effective communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are invaluable for collaborating with farm teams and responding to herd health issues. These abilities ensure high-quality beef production, animal well-being, and efficient farm operations.

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Infographic showing various Beef Production job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,125 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Breaking Labor Trainee (25505)

HARRIS RANCH BEEF CO

Selma, CA

$17.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Who we are:

Harris Ranch Beef Company is a family-owned company in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. Its founding over 30 years ago started an unwavering tradition of producing beef at its finest. An industry leader, Harris Ranch Beef Company controls all aspects of beef production, from our feedlot to our innovative processing facility. The end result is wholesome, grain-fed beef known throughout the West for quality, consistency, and delicious flavor. We owe our success to our friendly, driven employees who thrive in our fast-paced environment. To reward their hard work, we offer our employees a wide variety of competitive benefits to support their health and wealth, such as:

  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Weekly Pay
  • Career growth opportunity
  • 401(k) with up to 3% company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Accident, Critical Illness, & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Join the Harris Ranch Beef family and see how far your drive can take you!

 Description:

Fabrication: The Operator will perform a combination of task in the meat processing facility. It involves pulling the product by use of non-dominant hand with the assistance of a small meat hook from a moving conveyor belt positioned in front of the worker.  The product is positioned on a cutting board in front of the worker.  The product is trimmed to company specifications, removing bones and cut meat into standard cuts for market by the use of knife with dominant hand.  Product is continuously being turned by hand to ensure it is trimmed correctly

Harvest: The employee will handle “offal” which is defined as a group of various meat/products from the slaughter of beef.  Offal includes various meat items and beef organs, which are trimmed and prepared for sale/consumption.  The employee will begin with untrimmed items and the end results of the employee’s work will be fully trimmed items placed in storage for sale.

Requirments:

Qualified candidates must be able to lift and carry (approximately 45 pounds), lower (this is performed approximately 600 to 1200 times per day), push, pull, and continual use of both hands/arms at waist level and sometimes at or slightly above shoulder height. Ability to work in diferent temperatures

Start your journey towards success, join our family and let's grow together!

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Harris Ranch Beef Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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