General Ranch Worker

Job description

Crops/Commodities:
Prairie dog trapping.
Prairie dog trapping. It is seasonal work since we can't have traps out while we are grazing and or harvesting the fields during the summer growing season. Traps need to be placed over the holes which are located in perimeter and within the field boundaries. Prairie dog networks are extensive underground, if traps are placed over all holes in the community they will exit through holes without traps and trapping will be ineffective. Prairie dogs are a major issue in organic production and extremely difficult to control. The best method we have found is trapping but it requires daily observation, setting, and resetting of traps. Late fall through early spring we have had excellent luck in controlling the population. Spreading manure on fields, this can only be done in the winter, and once grazing is done. Scraping pens for additional manure to put on the fields. Repairing fences and water troughs in the fields after grazing is complete. Breeding cows and hoof trimming. This is done at a higher volume in the cooler months because there is not as much heat stress and we house most of the cattle for hoof triming preventative maintenance. Heat stress has a negative impact on cows showing when they are cycling, and in the cooler months we have a lot of cows in heat and need extra help with breeding these cows. This includes the use of tractors and equipment maintenance if needed. Unload trucks with bales of hay. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

Employer is a 24 hour operation. Each worker will be assigned to one of two shifts. Should a change in shifts occur, workers will be notified in a timely manner.
2nd shift - 4:30 pm to 3:30 am
TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.), with care and respect, avoiding damage or improper cleanliness or maintenance standards; (4) has timely and consistently followed instructions duly communicated by supervisors, crew leaders, and management personnel; (5) has complied with the employer's quality control standards for ensuring a marketable product; (6) is not repeatedly tardy or absent, has reported to work at the time and place instructed, and remained at work for the agreed-upon work hours, unless such absence was excused or the worker timely communicated and sought approval for any deviation from such schedule; (7) has consistently performed the duties assigned, in the manner instructed, and has not purposefully malingered or acted in a recalcitrant manner (i.e.

Special Requirements

A minimum of three (3) months verifiable experience as a general ranch worker is required. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 75 lbs., or the equivilent of a bale of hay. Tasks involve repetitive standing, walking, bending, stooping, and kneeling. Work in unfavorable conditions such as high temperatures, wet or dry/dusty conditions and general summertime adversity. Drug screening will occur post-hire and at the employer's expense.