What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Employee position at EH Ranch LLC?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Ranch Employee to join our team. This role is essential in maintaining the daily operations of the ranch, ensuring the well-being of livestock, and supporting various agricultural activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working outdoors and a willingness to learn and grow within the ranching environment.
Duties
- Perform daily care and feeding of a commercial cow calf herd.
- Calving cows in a May/June calving system, treating sick calves, sorting cattle, branding cattle, moving cattle from pasture to pasture in a rotational grazing system.
- Operate and maintain farm equipment, including hay equipment, feeding equipment, atv's, etc.
- Assist with general ranch maintenance tasks such as fencing, corral repairs, and monitoring stock water tanks.
- Utilize hand tools for various tasks related to animal care and farm operations.
- Engage in heavy lifting as needed for moving feed, supplies, or equipment
- Keep an accurate inventory on cattle numbers and locations.
- Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in animal handling is preferred but not mandatory; a willingness to learn is essential.
- Familiarity with welding techniques is a plus for maintenance tasks.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery safely.
- Strong physical stamina to perform heavy lifting and work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Previous experience in farming or ranching environments is advantageous but not required.
- Must work well in a positive team environment.
Compensation
Will provide competitive compensation especially for qualified applicants with experience. Housing, utilities, work vehicle, beef included.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Year round work
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dix, NE 69133: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person