About us:
Colorado River Ranch is a ranch focused on living in harmony with fertile lands and our animals, raising premium, grass-fed Wagyu cattle, and improving planet health.
Job Summary:
The Ranch Hand will assist in the daily operations of the ranch facilities, land, and/or livestock. ** This position will include employee housing. **
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Works with cattle in the cow-calf operation to include daily care, watering, minerals, and practicing stress-free handling
· Sets up paddocks with portable electric fencing
· Works with sorting of cattle as necessary to tag, castrate, vaccinate, etc.
· Works on farm or ranch structures such as buildings and fences (electric single line, electric portable, and barbed wire), as well as road repair and maintenance as needed
· Works with wheel-line and handset irrigation to properly water the pastures
· Works with pumps associated with water operations
· Cuts, bales, and stores hay
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Background in animal husbandry
· Previous equine, cattle and pasture experience
· Equipment and maintenance knowledge/mechanical and electrical aptitude
· Solid communication and analytical skills
· Adaptability—thrives in a constantly-changing work environment
· Enthusiastic, creative team member—able and willing to participate in community life
Education and Experience:
· Previous experience preferred
· High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Physical Requirements:
· Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
· Able to lift up to 90 lbs at a time
· Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment
· Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant
Other:
Job descriptions prepared by the Company serve as an outline only. Job duties and responsibilities will be established and communicated regularly as part of the Company's EOS cadence. Responsibilities and qualifications may differ here depending upon experience and manager/non-manager levels. Due to business needs, you may be required to perform job duties that are not within your written job description. Furthermore, the Company may have to revise, add to, or delete from your job duties per business needs with or without advanced notice to employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Gypsum, CO 81637: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person