RANCH HAND

HJ STEPHENS & SONS, INC.; Goodland (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to town weekly

Job summary

HJ Stephens & Sons is seeking a winter ranch helper to manage cattle care tasks in Goodland, KS. You will bring cattle in from the field, examine, vaccinate, care for and feed them, and keep detailed records.

Responsibilities include mending fences and maintaining cattle structures until spring. The role requires the ability to lift 100 lbs repeatedly and at least three months of livestock experience, with no fear of working with livestock.

Qualifications

• 3 months livestock experience required.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs repeatedly and work around livestock.

Responsibilities

• Bring cattle in from the field and examine, vaccinate, feed and care for them.
• Keep accurate records of cattle and activities.
• Mend fences and maintain cattle structures through winter.

Skills

Physical strength

Livestock handling

Education

3 months livestock experience

Job description

ALL RANCH WORK PERTAINING TO CATTLE CARE THROUGH THE WINTER. BRING CATTLE IN FROM THE FIELD, EXAMEN, VACCINATE, CARE FOR AND FEED. KEEP RECORDS, MEND FENCES AND MAINTAIN ALL CATTLE STRUCTURES UNTIL THEIR RETURN TO THE FIELDS IN SPRING. ABLE TO LIFT 100LBS REPEATEDLY, 3 MONTHS EXPERIENCE AND NO FEAR OF OR WORKING WITH LIVESTOCK ESSENTIAL.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: EMPLOYER WILL PROVIDE FREE COOKING FACILITIES AND A FULLY FURNISHED KITCHEN.

TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED NO LESS THAN ONCE PER WEEK TO THE NEAREST TOWN FOR GROCERIES, BANKING AND SUPPLIES.

Transport: ADDENDUM C ATTACHED.

Experience wanted: 3 months

HJ Stephens & Sons are committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees. To support this commitment, we may conduct random drug testing post hire. The purpose of these tests is not to exclude individuals from employment opportunities, or act as a nexus for hiring or firing, but rather to promote workplace safety particularly in positions where employees operate equipment, vehicles, or perform safety-sensitive tasks. These random drug testings help ensure that all employees can perform their duties safely

and effectively, minimizing risks to themselves, co-workers, and the job site. Any testing will be conducted in a fair, confidential, and respectful manner, consistent with applicable laws and company policies and at the employer's expense.