Ranch Laborer

AgReserves, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Deseret Cattle & Citrus is seeking motivated individuals for seasonal ranch assignments across the United States. Participants will assist with daily ranch operations while gaining practical experience in cattle production and ranch management.

Working alongside experienced employees, seasonal team members contribute to the success of the operation through hands-on participation in livestock care, ranch maintenance, and other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; agricultural coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cattle work including branding, breeding, weaning, and shipping.
• Care for livestock daily: feeding, water, health monitoring, basic treatment procedures.
• Move and gather cattle following low-stress handling practices.
• Help with fence building, water systems, and ranch facilities upkeep.
• Operate and maintain ranch equipment as trained.
• Follow safety policies and work independently or in a team.
• Maintain strong commitment to workplace safety.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Effective communication

Teamwork

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary agricultural coursework or experience preferred

Job description

Deseret Cattle & Citrus is seeking motivated individuals for seasonal ranch assignments at operations across the United States. Participants will assist with daily ranch operations while gaining practical experience in cattle production and ranch management. Working alongside experienced employees, seasonal team members contribute to the success of the operation through hands-on participation in livestock care, ranch maintenance, and other assigned duties.

Responsibilities:

• Assist during cattle work, including branding, breeding, weaning, and shipping.
• Assist in daily livestock care activities, including feeding, watering, monitoring cattle health, and basic treatment procedures.
• Help move and gather cattle while following established animal welfare and low-stress livestock handling practices.
• Assist with fence construction and repair, water system maintenance, and ranch facility upkeep.
• Operate and maintain ranch equipment as assigned and trained.
• Safely perform tasks assigned by ranch leadership.
• Adhere to all company, ranch, safety, and animal welfare policies and procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a team to accomplish operational objectives.
• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications:

• Available to work a seasonal assignment of approximately 3 to 4 months beginning in January, May, or August.
• Interest in a career in livestock production or ranch operations. Ability to safely work around livestock, horses, equipment, and varying outdoor conditions, horse and cattle experience required.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable transportation to and from the assigned ranch location.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary agricultural coursework or experience preferred.

Working conditions:

* The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Push, pull, and drag up to 200 pounds.
• Perform work that involves standing, squatting, sitting, walking, leaning, bending, and riding for 8-12 hours per day, including time in both field and office environments.
• Frequently engage in physical activities such as reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, pushing, and pulling, particularly during animal handling and equipment operation or maintenance.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to safely handle livestock, tools, ropes, restraints, and equipment.
• Frequently grasp, hold, and manipulate tools and animal handling equipment.
• Effectively communicate in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings, in person, by phone, and using electronic devices as required.
• Be able to see and hear well enough to monitor livestock condition, identify signs of illness or distress, and respond to safety warnings and environmental hazards.
• Assist with and/or perform routine animal husbandry procedures, following established protocols and training, which may include vaccinations, ear tagging, branding, dehorning, castration, blood sampling, and euthanasia.

* The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Work is performed in outdoor environments with regular exposure to varying weather conditions, seasonal changes, and fluctuating temperatures, as well as work during different times of day and night.
• Routine use of standard office equipment and electronic systems, including computers, phones, and other devices for communication, planning, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Regular exposure to dust, animal dander, manure, and other agricultural environmental elements.
• Noise levels may range from moderate to loud, depending on livestock activity, equipment operation, and job tasks being performed.
• Frequent interaction with large animals and potentially hazardous machinery and equipment, requiring constant attention to safety practices and procedures.
• Work schedules may vary based on operational needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship; AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted. Compensation offered correlates to the current student classification or graduation status.