Ranch Hand

Agri Beef; Loomis (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

PTO accrual up to 15 days

Six paid holidays annually

Three floating holidays

Job summary

A ranching company in Loomis, WA is seeking a Ranch Hand to oversee daily ranch operations, including monitoring cattle health and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate has strong horse-riding skills and at least five years of ranch working experience. Responsibilities include cattle care, equipment operation, and working outdoors in various conditions. This position offers a wage range of $18-22 per hour and a competitive benefits package for regular employees.

Qualifications

• Five years of ranch working experience preferred.
• Experience working with AI is a plus.
• Ability to perform basic welding and use a cutting torch.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal health and conduct equipment inspections.
• Move cattle on horseback and maintain ranch equipment.
• Calve out cows and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Strong horse-riding ability

Identifying distressed cattle

Time management skills

Cattle herding knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Ranch Hand is responsible for completing daily operations at Agri Beef’s ranch in Loomis, WA, including monitoring and moving cattle. Their work enables day-to-day operation of the ranch. This position reports to the Ranch Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor animal health
• Conduct equipment inspections
• Move cattle on horseback, roping and doctoring cattle as necessary
• Construct and maintain fence
• Operate and maintain equipment to feed cattle
• Operate and maintain haying equipment
• Operate and maintain irrigation equipment, including pivots and wheel lines
• Calve out cows and heifers
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance on a regular basis
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong horse-riding ability/experience
• Keen ability to identify distressed cattle
• Knowledgeable in herding cattle
• Strong time management skills
• Must be able to work extended seasonal hours as needed
• Ability to repair ranch equipment, vehicles, and water systems
• Ability to perform basic welding and to use a cutting torch

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and conditions
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; CDL preferred but not required
• Work is of physical nature, generally requires employees to lift up to 100 pounds and walk extended distances.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Minimum of five (5) years of ranch working experience preferred
• Experience working with AI
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

WAGE RANGE:

$18-22/hour depending on experience

BENEFITS:

Competitive benefit package offered for regular (non-temporary/seasonal) employees (and qualified dependents) working 30+ hours per week includes medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k, PTO accrual up to 15 days per year, six (6) paid holidays annually, and three (3) floating holidays.

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