What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Hand position at Cajun Industries, LLC?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Ranch Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and a passion for agriculture and animal husbandry. This role involves various tasks related to the daily operations of the ranch, ensuring the well-being of livestock, maintaining equipment, and supporting farm activities.
Duties
- Care for livestock, including feeding, watering, and monitoring health conditions.
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Perform routine equipment repairs and maintenance to ensure optimal functionality.
- Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops in gardens or fields as needed.
- Utilize power tools for various tasks related to ranch upkeep and repairs.
- Supervise other workers or volunteers on specific projects or during peak seasons.
- Conduct heavy lifting tasks as required for moving supplies or equipment around the ranch.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Skills
- Proficient in animal handling techniques to ensure safe interactions with livestock.
- Experience with welding for repair tasks is a plus.
- Strong understanding of basic math for measuring feed quantities or calculating areas for planting.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery effectively while adhering to safety standards.
- Familiarity with garden maintenance practices is beneficial.
- Competence in using various power tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Strong supervisory skills to lead small teams effectively when required.
This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to the success of our ranch while developing your skills in agriculture and animal care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Charlotte, TX 78011 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Charlotte, TX 78011: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
