Dairy & Ranch Hand

ballerinafarm; Utah; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Ballerina Farm in Kamas, Utah, is looking for a hardworking Dairy & Ranch Hand to support daily farm operations, caring for dairy cows and maintaining equipment.

This full-time, on-site role requires comfort with outdoor work, safety emphasis, and the ability to work independently as part of a small team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience caring for dairy cows preferred.
• Experience with manure management and compost operations preferred.
• Farm, ranch, dairy, livestock, or agricultural experience strongly preferred.
• Experience safely operating tractors, loaders, mowers, or other agricultural equipment.
• Basic understanding of animal care and livestock handling.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, without constant supervision.
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible for farm needs.
• Strong safety, cleanliness, and equipment operation mindset.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for dairy cows according to schedules and standards.
• Assist with daily livestock care, monitor animals, and report health concerns.
• Manage manure collection, handling, movement, and composting operations.
• Monitor compost areas and promote proper decomposition and resource use.
• Operate tractors, loaders, mowers, irrigation equipment safely.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• Assist with irrigation setup, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Support general farm and ranch maintenance including fencing and animal areas.
• Assist with seasonal agricultural work and changing priorities.
• Help maintain the farmstand and customer spaces.
• Assist with loading/unloading and organizing feed and supplies.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe across the farm.
• Collaborate with leadership to complete daily priorities.

Skills

Animal care

Livestock handling

Equipment operation

Independent work

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Tractors

Loaders

Mowers

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Dairy & Ranch Hand

Ballerina Farm

Kamas, Utah |On-site

Full-time

About Ballerina Farm

A family-run enterprise based in the hight mountain valley of Kamas, Utah, Ballerina Farm aims to make the world a more wholesome place starting with the soil beneath our feet. What began as a family sharing their farm life and a love for the food raised and grown, has become a worldwide community with aspirations to guide anyone who wants to live a more rooted and intentional life in harmony with nature. Today, initiatives span, content, agriculture, food production, retail, e-commerce, hospitality, and a growing collection of products and experiences inspired by creation, nature, the farm, the growing team, and our friends around the world. We take pride in creating things with intention, quality, and care - from the food we produce to the products we offer and the experiences we create for our customers. At the heart of Ballerina Farm is a desire to share the beauty, simplicity, and richness of farm life with people everywhere.

The Role

Ballerina Farm is looking for a hardworking, dependable, and hands-on Dairy & Ranch Hand to support the daily operations of our farm, dairy, and agricultural properties in Kamas, Utah.

This is a physically active role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, caring for animals, operating equipment, and being part of the day-to-day work that keeps a working farm running smoothly. The ideal candidate is comfortable getting their hands dirty, takes pride in doing things the right way, and can work independently while also being a reliable member of the farm team.

Prior experience feeding and caring for dairy cows and managing manure/compost operations is required.

What You’ll Do

• Feed and care for dairy cows according to established feeding schedules and animal-care standards.
• Assist with daily livestock care, including monitoring animals, maintaining clean and safe environments, and identifying and communicating any health or behavioral concerns.
• Manage manure collection, handling, movement, and composting operations.
• Monitor and maintain compost areas to support proper decomposition, organization, and efficient use of farm resources.
• Operate tractors, loaders, mowers, irrigation equipment, and other farm machinery safely and effectively.
• Perform routine equipment checks and communicate maintenance or repair needs.
• Assist with irrigation systems, including setting up, monitoring, moving, and maintaining irrigation equipment.
• Support general farm and ranch maintenance, including fencing, gates, animal areas, grounds, and other infrastructure.
• Assist with seasonal agricultural work and changing farm priorities as needed.
• Help maintain the farmstand, including stocking, cleaning, organizing, and preparing the space for customers.
• Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and organizing feed, supplies, equipment, and other materials.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas across the farm and dairy.
• Work closely with farm leadership and other team members to ensure daily priorities are completed efficiently.
• Respond appropriately to changing weather, animal, equipment, and operational needs.
• Perform other farm and ranch duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Previous hands-on experience feeding and caring for dairy cows highly is preferred.
• Previous experience with manure management and compost operations is highly preferred.
• Previous farm, ranch, dairy, livestock, or agricultural experience strongly preferred.
• Experience safely operating tractors, loaders, mowers, or other agricultural equipment.
• Basic understanding of animal care and livestock handling.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the farm.
• Strong attention to safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment operation.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and sun.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and work on uneven or muddy terrain for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull feed, hay, equipment, buckets, and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely handle and work around livestock, including cows and other farm animals.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as feeding, cleaning, milking, moving supplies, and maintaining animal areas.
• Ability to safely operate and work around farm equipment, tools, gates, fencing, and other ranch infrastructure.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or other equipment as needed.
• Ability to maintain balance and mobility while working on uneven, wet, muddy, or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to work around dust, hay, manure, dirt, mud, and other typical farm and ranch conditions.
• Ability to respond quickly and safely to animals, equipment, or changing conditions in the work environment.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means being someone the farm team can count on every day. You'll take ownership of your responsibilities, care for the animals with consistency and attention, keep equipment and farm areas operating safely and efficiently, and step in wherever you're needed to help keep the farm running.

This is a great opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys farm life, working with animals, operating equipment, and being part of a hands-on agricultural operation.

Schedule

This is a full-time position working approximately 5½–6 days per week in Kamas, Utah. Because this is a working farm and dairy, the schedule may vary based on animal care, weather, seasonal demands, and farm operations. Animal care responsibilities require flexibility and reliability, including partial weekends.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.

Ballerina Farm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.