Casual Laborer

Summary:

Navasota Ranch is seeking experienced and dependable Casual Laborers to assist with general ranch support tasks during busy times. This is a seasonal role, and hours will vary based on operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Help during works, including marking, branding, weaning, and shipping.
• Assist in daily cattle care including feeding, watering, and basic health checks.
• Adhere to all industry, company and local ranch policies and procedures.
• Upkeep ranch appearance by repairing farm buildings, fences, and other structures.
• Operate farm and heavy equipment such as tractors, skid loader, and trucks.
• Safely perform tasks assigned. Daily work may include independent tasks and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Available to work on an as-needed basis.
• Safely and proficiently work cattle on horseback, while following company’s animal husbandry/welfare policies.
• Safely and efficiently gather cattle in pasture and works cattle in corrals/pens, adhering to low-stress principles.
• Be punctual, respectful, and safety-conscious.

Working conditions: * The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Push, pull, and drag up to 200 pounds.
• Perform work that involves standing, squatting, sitting, walking, leaning, bending, and riding for 8-12 hours per day, including time in both field and office environments.
• Frequently engage in physical activities such as reaching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, pushing, and pulling, particularly during animal handling and equipment operation or maintenance.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to safely handle livestock, tools, ropes, restraints, and equipment.
• Frequently grasp, hold, and manipulate tools and animal handling equipment.
• Effectively communicate in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings, in person, by phone, and using electronic devices as required.
• Be able to see and hear well enough to monitor livestock condition, identify signs of illness or distress, and respond to safety warnings and environmental hazards.
• Assist with and/or perform routine animal husbandry procedures, following established protocols and training, which may include vaccinations, ear tagging, branding, dehorning, castration, blood sampling, and euthanasia.

• The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.

• Work is performed in outdoor environments with regular exposure to varying weather conditions, seasonal changes, and fluctuating temperatures, as well as work during different times of day and night.
• Routine use of standard office equipment and electronic systems, including computers, phones, and other devices for communication, planning, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Regular exposure to dust, animal dander, manure, and other agricultural environmental elements.
• Noise levels may range from moderate to loud, depending on livestock activity, equipment operation, and job tasks being performed.
• Frequent interaction with large animals and potentially hazardous machinery and equipment, requiring constant attention to safety practices and procedures.
• Work schedules may vary based on operational needs and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship; AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted. Compensation offered correlates to the current student classification or graduation status.