Commodities

Grain & Soy Division

We oversee procurement and logistics of grain and other feed ingredients for both internal consumption and external sales. We operate and manage our Turlock & Traver roller mills and transloading facilities.

Fats & Oils Division

We supervise procurement and logistics of liquid feed & micro-ingredients for internal consumption and external sales, as well as operate our Kingsburg liquid feed plant and dry goods warehouse. We also manage our Dairy Direct Sales Force.

Organic Division

We remove, process and distribute poultry litter from our chicken ranches in California. We also oversee the sale of manure, DPW, compost and organic fertilizer.

Career Opportunities

Grain Merchant or Dairy Direct Sales
  • BS degree
  • Industry experience is a must
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Thorough knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Supervisor
  • BS degree preferred
  • Previous supervisory experience
  • Experience in the industry
Superintendent
  • BS degree preferred and/or five years feed mill or terminal elevator experience
  • Proficient knowledge of the industry
  • Supervisory experience
Plant Manager
  • BS degree and supervisory experience
  • Five years industry experience
Grain & Soy Business Manager
  • BS degree
  • 15+ years in Grain/Soy Merchandising
  • Comprehensive knowledge of futures and options markets
  • In-depth knowledge of transportation markets and their rate structures
  • Strong negotiating skills
Fats/Oils/Feed Ingredients Business Manager
  • BS degree
  • 5-10 years' experience in livestock nutrition
  • Administrative experience (budgeting, P&L, supervisory, etc.)
Organic Products Business Manager
  • BS degree in Business or Agriculture
  • 10+ years' sales/marketing experience
  • Administration management
  • Science background helpful
Director
  • BS degree, MBA preferred
  • 20+ years' experience managing multi-operational organizations
  • Broad knowledge of all commodity and ingredient markets
  • Comprehensive knowledge of futures and options markets
  • In-depth knowledge of rail and truck markets and their rate structures

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Phil, Commodities

"Foster Farms' recognition of the value of our people is borne out in the policies of the Human Resources Department. Encouraging personal development and backing it up with training opportunities is evidence of our commitment. Our Corporate Values would ring hollow without the actions of all our employees. I like the old US Army slogan: "Be All You Can Be." If you take advantage of the opportunities available, you will enable yourself to succeed while helping Foster Farms remain "The Best in the West!" It's up to you!"