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How much do trainee farm ranch jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee farm ranch in the United States is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Farm Ranch vs Farm Worker?

AspectTrainee Farm RanchFarm Worker
CredentialsBasic farm operation knowledge, possibly some training or certificationVaries; often no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentTraining setting, supervised tasks, learning-focusedHands-on farm work, outdoor environment
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level position for training or skill developmentRegular farm labor, seasonal or full-time

In summary, a Trainee Farm Ranch is an entry-level role focused on learning farm operations, often with supervision and training, whereas a Farm Worker performs hands-on farm tasks with less emphasis on training. Both roles are essential in agricultural settings but differ mainly in experience level and purpose.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Farm Ranch job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 98% Full Time, and 2% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $43,990 per year, or $21.1 per hour.
Brooder Crew Supervisor - Fresno (Days)

Brooder Crew Supervisor - Fresno (Days)

Foster Farms

Fresno, CA • On-site

$68.64K - $74.50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 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


Job description

Salary Range: $68,640-$74,500 per year
  • Supervise, analyze, guide and control all aspects of the Brooder Crew to promote consistent performance at the least cost, while maintaining highest quality and safety standards.
  • Anticipate and monitor ranch and crew labor needs. Includes being responsible for orientating and training Brooder Persons to become Assistant Ranch Foreperson Trainees.
  • Work closely with other supervisors to solve labor problems.
  • Work closely with other supervisors to distribute labor.
  • Responsible for training and development of Brooder Crew Leadspersons and preparing crew employees for training programs.
  • Supervise all maintenance of equipment. Includes, justifying and purchasing new equipment as needed, and monitoring all equipment service programs.
  • Monitor quality of all work in area of responsibility.
  • Complete necessary records to insure that the following is accomplished:
  • Evaluation of Brooder Crew employees Monthly.
  • Oversee safety programs.

Qualifications
  • Strong Animal Science background/ chicken growing experience (a Bachelor of Science Degree in Poultry Science, Ag-Business or related field is preferred).
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Must have strong leadership/supervisor skills with the ability to act independently and be able to evaluate fairly and objectively.
  • Must be able to work flexible work schedules as needed to include weekends, holidays, late and early morning hours.
  • Must have good computer skills and the ability to create and analyze data.
  • Ability to interface with all support groups, departments and upper management.
  • Must be able to work independently/ unsupervised and have strong time management skills.
  • Must have a valid Class C Driver's License and maintain a good DMV driving record.
  • Must be able to follow and enforce all company policies and guidelines including bio-security and animal welfare policies and guidelines.
  • Must be detailed oriented and have a strong mechanical, mathematical and analytical aptitude.

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