What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Laborer position at AgReserves, Inc.?
Sooner Cattle Company is looking for experienced and dependable Day Workers to assist with various cattle-related tasks on an as-needed basis. This is a seasonal position, ideal for individuals with strong cattle-handling skills who are available during peak working periods.
Responsibilities:
- Help during works, including marking, branding, weaning, and shipping.
- Assist in daily cattle care including feeding, watering, and basic health checks.
- 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.
- Adhere to all industry, company and local ranch policies and procedures.
- Daily work may include independent tasks and collaborative teamwork.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Have reliable transportation and own horse(s).
- Be punctual, respectful, and safety-conscious.
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Other Information:
- Regular lifting up to ~50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, crouching, climbing, and kneeling; frequent hand use for tools and animal handling; sufficient vision and hearing to monitor livestock health; regular physical exertion.
- Primarily outdoor ranch environments; exposure to all weather conditions; uneven terrain; dust, dander, manure; variable noise; frequent interaction with large animals and equipment; variable hours including early mornings, weekends, and holidays; PPE required as applicable.
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.