Seasonal Calf Ranch Crew

Simplot Company; Grand View (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a Calf Ranch Laborer to care for young calves in an outdoor setting. You will prepare milk and feeding equipment, feed calves, and maintain clean facilities to support animal welfare.

Ideal candidates are ready for physical work, committed to safety, and able to follow established routines. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required; local candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Interest in animal care and livestock production.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Dependable attendance and commitment to animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Feed calves by bottle according to schedules and supervisor instructions.
• Provide extra care to calves needing attention during feedings.
• Prepare milk and feeding supplies for daily use.
• Clean and sanitize milk bottles, nipples, grain and water buckets.
• Provide fresh water and grain as directed.
• Monitor bedding conditions and add bedding as needed.
• Assist with cleaning, scraping, and maintaining pens and housing areas.
• Maintain facility grounds and work areas, keeping them clean and organized.
• Follow safe work practices and animal care procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Work ethic

Follow instructions

Dependable attendance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Join our team

Do you enjoy working with animals and being part of a team that helps them get the best possible start in life? As a Calf Ranch Laborer, you'll play an important role in the daily care and well-being of young calves in a hands-on, outdoor environment.

Each day begins early by preparing milk, bottles, and feeding equipment for the morning feeding. You'll feed calves according to established schedules, paying special attention to calves that may need additional assistance. After feeding, you'll help maintain a clean and healthy environment by thoroughly washing and sanitizing feeding equipment.

Throughout the day, you'll provide fresh water and grain, monitor bedding conditions, replace dirty buckets, and help keep calf housing areas clean and comfortable. You'll also assist with scraping and cleaning pens and rows, often coordinating these activities with calf movements. Afternoon feeding follows a similar routine, ensuring calves receive consistent care and attention throughout the day.

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in animal care, enjoys physical work, and is committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

What You'll Do

• Feed calves by bottle according to established schedules and supervisor instructions.
• Provide additional care and support to calves that require extra attention during feedings.
• Prepare milk and feeding supplies for daily use.
• Clean and sanitize milk bottles, nipples, grain buckets, water buckets, and hutches between uses to help maintain healthy feeding facilities.
• Provide fresh water and grain as directed.
• Monitor bedding conditions and add bedding as needed to maintain calf comfort and cleanliness.
• Assist with cleaning, scraping, and maintaining pens, rows, and calf housing areas according to established schedules.
• Maintain facility grounds and work areas, ensuring they remain clean, organized, and free of debris both inside and outside.
• Follow safe work practices and established animal care procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Interest in animal care and livestock production.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Dependable attendance and commitment to animal welfare.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (preferred but not required).

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate information in one-on-one situations.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide using 10s and 100s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and measurements of weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

This is a physically demanding, active role that requires individuals to work safely in a livestock environment.

Employees in this position must be able to:

• Frequently stand, walk, and move throughout the workday.
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, manipulate, and operate tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
• Frequently communicate with others and hear instructions and information in the work environment.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

This position is primarily performed outdoors in a working feedlot environment.

Employees can expect:

• Work is regularly performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Regular exposure to dust, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Work may be performed in pens and other areas where animals are present.
• Frequent work around moving mechanical equipment and machinery.
• The work environment is typically loud.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

• Play a direct role in the health and development of young livestock.
• Work in a hands-on environment where every day is active and meaningful.
• Spend your days outdoors and around animals.
• Be part of a team dedicated to high-quality animal care and ranch operations.

This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate independently.

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.