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Ranch Worker

Elk Grove, CA · On-site

$19.50/hr

Ranch Hand Wilton, Ca Our client is seeking the very best Ranch worker to support all crew catch duties throughout the ranch facility this includes the following. * Power Washing and sanitation of ...

Kenwood BPSC Hunt Club LLC

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 ...

Sun Valley

Ranch Hand

Sun Valley, ID

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Sun Valley Resort Stables is seeking a dedicated and skilled Ranch Hand to join our team in the beautiful surroundings of Sun Valley, Idaho. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the ...

C Lazy U Ranch

Ranch Ambassador

Granby, CO · On-site

$14.75 - $18.50/hr

C Lazy U Ranch, one of America's top guest ranches, is hiring for the 2026 summer season in beautiful Granby, Colorado. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that sets us apart. To ...

REH Services, LLC

Ranch Hand

Sun Valley, ID

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Sun Valley Resort Stables is seeking a dedicated and skilled Ranch Hand to join our team in the beautiful surroundings of Sun Valley, Idaho. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the ...

Maverick Golf Club

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Ranch Cook

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The Ranch Cook plays a crucial role in preparing and cooking meals for members and staff at the Maverick Golf & Ranch Club, soon to be the pinnacle of private clubs in the state of Texas. Ensure that ...

Sun Valley Resort

Ranch Hand

Sun Valley, ID · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Sun Valley Resort Stables is seeking a dedicated and skilled Ranch Hand to join our team in the beautiful surroundings of Sun Valley, Idaho. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the ...

Tejon Ranch

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Ranch Maintenance Worker

Lebec, CA · On-site

$43K - $43.68K/yr

Job Summary Performs ranch maintenance and repairs, as well as other various duties as directed. Essential Functions:  Ranch maintenance and repairs including but not limited to: (Fences, Corrals ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for ranch in the United States is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A ranch is a type of agriculture operation, primarily focused on raising cattle and other animals, that employs a variety of farm workers. Ranch jobs include ranch hands, managers, and specialists, such as vets and livestock scientists. On a recreational ranch, sometimes referred to as a dude ranch, there are several additional jobs in hospitality, such as front desk managers, tour guides, cooks, and ranch hands whose responsibilities are to oversee visitors as they spend part of their vacation working on the ranch.

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To thrive as a Ranch Manager, you need expertise in animal husbandry, land management, and agricultural operations, often supported by a degree in agriculture or related experience. Familiarity with farm machinery, irrigation systems, and livestock management software is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help in managing staff and responding to challenges. These abilities ensure efficient ranch operations, healthy livestock, and sustainable land use.

What are some common challenges faced by ranch workers, and how can they be overcome?

Ranch workers often face challenges such as long hours, physically demanding tasks, and working in varying weather conditions. Managing livestock and maintaining equipment require adaptability and problem-solving skills. Effective communication with team members and supervisors is crucial for safety and efficiency. Many ranches support their workers through on-the-job training, teamwork, and providing proper equipment, helping new employees adjust and succeed in the role.
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Foster Farms

Kerman, CA

$17.22/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Foster Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

248th of 379 rated food and drinks producers

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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 values 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: $17.22 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)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Several times weekly, have contact with the feed mill dispatchers, feed mill drivers, and maintenance repair personnel, personnel from other ranches and field supervision.
  • Supervise and direct the essential functions of production on the assigned ranch, such as set-up/clean-up, brooding, vaccination crews, maintenance repair, feed delivery and relief personnel.
  • 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 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
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Must have minimum of one year of chicken-raising experience and have completed the Chicken 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 25 pounds.
  • Preferably, will have a mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be willing and able to live on company-provided housing and 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.
  • Must have desire and ability to maintain a clean and presentable ranch and dwelling.

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