Ranch Hand

at American Ostrich Farms in Kuna, Idaho, United States

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Ranch Hand/Operations Associate

DEPARTMENT: Operations, Kuna Idaho

REPORTS TO: Operations Senior Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Ranch Hand will play a major supporting role in all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Kuna Ranch, working closely with all Operations Staff. Primarily responsible for assisting with all Ranch tasks including: feeding, cleaning, and handling livestock; construction and maintenance; assisting fulfillment and operations staff; and other projects as availability permits. Ranch Hands follow the examples set by their managers and exude a professional demeanor at all times. As core members of our growing team, RHs must maintain high standards of reliability & dependability, safety, and work ethic and be flexible, adaptable, and team-oriented with regard to work schedule, task execution, and productivity. All staff are expected to stay on-ranch for the entire work day. We are a highly meritocratic company that aspires to completely change the way we produce and consume protein and pay increases, bonuses, and promotions will be commensurate with performance & contributions to our mission & your team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

● Daily feeding and watering of all ranch livestock, strictly adhering to highly detailed feeding schedules for numerous different lots and feeding regimens

• Daily cleaning of all livestock grow-out facilities, Incubation Facility, & ranch equipment
• Assist in customer order fulfillment and with operations, construction, and maintenance projects
• Handle livestock of all ages, including: grading and sorting; tracking inventory, size, & health; moving, examining, and logging mortality
• Maintain electronic records and contribute to reports documenting ranch activities, ostrich health concerns and treatments; other duties as assigned
• Assist in maintaining and repairing equipment, vehicles, and buildings; assist with construction of new animal facilities as we continue to expand the ranch
• Follow & enforce all AOF policies & protocols, contribute to our highly biosecure, clean ranch philosophy

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting pay $19-25/hour DOE. Promotions and pay increases are swift for those who perform in our meritocratic environment
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k); 529; Workers’ Comp; Paid Time Off; Daily lunch; Company apparel

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed/Rotating

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay potential

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo (and will you pass) a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
• How many years of relevant experience do you have?
• Please read the job/role description carefully and take your time answering this question. What makes you a good fit for this important role, and why do you want to work at American Ostrich Farms?
• Do you have your own reliable transportation and are you comfortable commuting 5 days a week to Kuna, Idaho?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person