Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
The Ranch Hand position is responsible for the daily care, movement, and health of cattle within a cattle pre-conditioning yard environment. This role requires strong horsemanship skills, an understanding of animal behavior, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. A successful candidate will ensure cattle are handled humanely and efficiently to maintain health, performance, and welfare standards
Essential Functions
- Complete understanding of compliance standards
- Cleaning of water troughs
- Monitor cattle daily for signs of illness, injury, or distress
- Ride pens and diagnose health issues; sort and pull sick animals for treatment
- Administer vaccines and medications as directed by animal health protocols
- Move and sort cattle safely and efficiently using proper stockmanship techniques
- Assist with shipping, receiving, and processing cattle
- Maintain clean and organized working facilities, including pens and alleyways
- Collaborate with veterinarians, feed truck drivers, and pen riders
- Maintain accurate records of animal movements, treatments, and conditions
- Comply with all safety protocols, animal welfare standards, and environmental regulations
Other Duties include but not limited to:
- Acquire a working knowledge of operations of mixing feed, driving feed trucks, and delivering feed to cattle
- Pen repairs and maintenance
- Routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to ride horseback for extended periods
- Capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environments
- Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time
Required Education and Experience
- Fluent English and preferred Spanish
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