What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Hand position at Pet King Brands, Inc.?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Ranch Hand to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and a passion for animal care and agricultural practices. This role involves a variety of tasks that support the daily operations of the ranch, including caring for livestock, maintaining equipment, and assisting with greenhouse activities.
Duties
- Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health.
- Operate and maintain hand tools and equipment necessary for ranch operations.
- Assist with equine care, including saddling, grooming, and exercising horses.
- Perform mechanical repairs on ranch equipment as needed.
- Participate in greenhouse activities such as planting, irrigating, and maintaining garden areas.
- Engage in heavy lifting tasks related to feed, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.
- Support general ranch maintenance tasks to ensure a safe working environment.
Requirements
- Experience with animal care is preferred; equine experience is a plus.
- Experience in husbindary.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and basic mechanical knowledge.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) as required by the job.
- Familiarity with greenhouse operations and irrigation systems is beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- A positive attitude and ability to work well within a team environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIROMENT:
- Frequently required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand, finger dexterity, and operate a computer
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Frequently required to talk or hear
- Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally required to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
Join us in this rewarding role where you can contribute to the well-being of our animals and the success of our ranch!
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.10 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17