What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Hand position at Country Plastics, Inc.?
Overview
Must have horse and ranch experience. We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Ranch Hand to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the daily operations of the ranch, ensuring the well-being of the horses, and supporting various agricultural tasks. This position requires a strong work ethic, physical stamina, and a passion for working with horses.
Duties
- Assist in the daily care of horses, and other animals. This includes turning horses out, cleaning pens, flushing waters, cleaning out feeders.
- Perform routine maintenance on ranch equipment and facilities to ensure safety and functionality.
- Operate heavy equipment as needed for various tasks such as cleaning pens, rototilling pens, use hand tools for repairs and maintenance around the ranch.
- Engage in animal husbandry practices to promote health and productivity among horses.
- Manage watering of horse pens, spraying weeks and various ranch chores as necessary.
- Cleaning the barn, feeding horses, watering pens, raking up loose hay, spraying weeds, mowing pastures, repairing irrigation.
- Assist with breeding programs and animal handling during veterinary visits or routine check-ups.
- Participate in heavy lifting tasks related to feed storage, equipment movement, or other ranch operations.
Skills
- Proficient in using hand tools for repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Knowledge of equine care and handling is highly desirable.
- Experience operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- Strong mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Ability to weld or perform basic metalwork is a plus.
- Familiarity with farming practices and gardening techniques.
- Capability to lift heavy loads regularly as part of daily duties.
- Understanding of animal husbandry principles to ensure proper care of livestock.
- Excellent animal handling skills to manage various types of animals safely.
- MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES
This Ranch Hand position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to the success of our agricultural operations while developing your skills in ranch management. Must be very trustworthy and dedicated to the position. Must have experience with horses.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodlake, CA 93286: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28