Ranch Manager
Hollister, CA
Company Website: http://metzerfarms.com
JOB SUMMARY: Manage a duck and goose breeder farm and employees to assure for optimal health and production of animals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Implement, follow, and improve biosecurity measures
· Report farm data to upper management (egg production, bird health, labor, etc)
· Manage inventory and order farm essentials (feed, bedding, medicine, and supplies)
· Manage and work with a crew of employees to efficiently complete daily/weekly/monthly chores
o Pick up eggs, wash eggs, spread clean bedding, feed animals, clean and disinfect buildings, service equipment, vaccinate birds, weigh birds, turn compost, control rodents, collect blood and cloacal samples
· Learn to fix and repair equipment
· Create goals to continually improve farm performance
· Observe all birds daily looking for signs of concern
· Follow and train best worker safety practices
· Follow and train proper poultry care and handling
· Schedule employee work days and hours
· Hire and train farm employees
· Recognize, discipline and reward employees based on performance
· Be on call for farm emergencies
· Additional duties as assigned
The ranch manager will be responsible for all employees working on the farm and for the well-being of the breeding stock. We not only expect the manager to complete daily, weekly, and monthly duties but to be proactive about new trends and practices in the poultry, agriculture, and business world. As duck and goose farming is a niche market, we have to be inventive and adaptive to methods of production.
With sales increasing every year, we are very excited to open up our second ranch this year after being in business for over 40 years. We believe there are ample opportunities to make this an industry leading waterfowl farm.
Situated in Central California, Hollister is home to great year-round weather for residents and wildlife. Within an hour drive from downtown San Jose or Monterey Bay, you have the city, country, and coastline all within an easy reach.
This is a year round, full time position. The pay range is $45,000+ depending on education and experience. You will be entitled to one free day a month - you can use these for vacation, sick days or simply be paid for them upon your request. You will be eligible for a silver equivalent health insurance program after your second month of work. The total number of farm employees will incrementally increase to 5 employees. Total Metzer Farms' employees, including the Gonzales ranch and hatchery, varies from 15 to 25 depending on the season so you will be part of a smaller, proactive company. There will be some office work, but much of the time will be work on the farm.
We want someone organized as there will always be multiple projects and duties going on at once. They must have the ability to do much of the farm work themselves, not just be a manager. We need somebody that has the ability to care for and maintain equipment. They must be responsible and have the drive to be a great manager and leader for a growing company.
To apply, please contact Mark Metzer: