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Farm And Ranch Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Ranch Hand 3

Sonoma, CA · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

Perform advanced carpentry repairs and building improvements across the ranch * Lead and support landscaping development and care, with understanding of native plant life cycles and seasonal ...

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Calf Ranch Manager

Hilmar, CA · On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Oversees calf ranch programs across multiple facilities, including daily operations from newborn to ... Essential Duties/Responsibilities: · Multi-Site Farm Operations & Continuous Improvement · Rotate ...

Farm - a 68-acre working demonstration site located just off Highway 68 in Monterey County on the historic Ferrini Ranch. Launched in 2025, the farm is a living classroom for regenerative organic ...

General Ranch Worker 1

Santa Paula, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $17.50/hr

The General Ranch Worker is responsible for the cultural practices in the ranch and for the safety ... Must have knowledge of all farming related tasks; three years of farming experience (includes ...

General Ranch Worker 1

Santa Paula, CA · On-site

$16.90 - $17.50/hr

The General Ranch Worker is responsible for the cultural practices in the ranch and for the safety ... Must have knowledge of all farming related tasks; three years of farming experience (includes ...

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What is the difference between Farm And Ranch vs Agricultural Worker?

AspectFarm And RanchAgricultural Worker
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials required; experience valuedUsually no formal education; on-the-job training common
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, rural settings, involving crop cultivation and livestockOutdoor, rural or semi-rural, performing various manual farm tasks
Employer & Industry UsageFarmers and ranchers managing their own or hired landEmployers in agriculture, including farms, orchards, and nurseries

Farm And Ranch workers are involved in hands-on agricultural activities, often working directly on farms or ranches, while Agricultural Workers perform similar tasks but may have less responsibility for farm management. Both roles are essential in the agriculture industry and share similar work environments and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Farm And Ranch job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.
Assistant Ranch Drive-On - Sunup Complex (Snelling)

Assistant Ranch Drive-On - Sunup Complex (Snelling)

Foster Farms

Snelling, CA • On-site

$18.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago


Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

256th of 388 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

About Foster Farms
At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best
and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our
success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment,
while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.Essential Functions
Pay Rate: $18.25 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, assist and relieve the Ranch Manager to oversee all ranch activities and functions of assigned fryer ranch activities and functions.
  • Assist manager to direct the grow out program 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 and productivity.
  • Assist in maintaining the ranch facilities and equipment for optimal usage and good appearance: arranging with the maintenance department for needed materials and service calls. Follow, assist and enforce to maintain strict sanitation conditions and disease protection procedures, and 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.
  • Assist with maintaining 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.
  • Maintain a high awareness of industrial safety and report any problem(s) directly to Field Supervisor.

Qualifications
  • Must have completed the Chicken Grow Out Training Program.
  • Preferably, will have poultry raising experience.
  • 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 50 pounds.
  • Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be willing and able to respond as necessary to alarms and adverse conditions affecting the chickens.
  • 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.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
  • Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
  • Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
  • Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
  • Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
  • Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
  • Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company,
directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality
food and great moments for millions of families.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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