What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Hand position at Northern Indiana Manufacturing?
Overview
Join our team as a Ranch Hand/Laborer and become a vital part of maintaining a thriving agricultural operation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors in a hands-on environment, performing a variety of tasks that support livestock management, equipment maintenance, and farm operations. We are committed to fostering a safe, productive, and rewarding workplace where your skills and enthusiasm can truly shine.
Responsibilities
- Perform livestock handling and animal husbandry duties, ensuring the health and well-being of cattle.
- Operate heavy equipment such as agricultural tractors, forklifts, and other farm machinery safely and efficiently.
- Conduct routine maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of farm equipment and machinery, including mechanical repairs.
- Handle manual labor tasks including heavy lifting, fencing, building repairs, and general farm maintenance using hand tools and power tools.
- Monitor safety standards in all production activities to ensure a secure working environment for yourself and team members.
- Support livestock management activities such as feeding, watering, cleaning stalls, and managing animal health protocols.
Experience
- Proven experience working on farms or ranches with hands-on knowledge of agricultural practices.
- Skilled in operating farm machinery including tractors, forklifts, power tools, and irrigation equipment.
- Knowledge of animal care practices including livestock handling and equine management.
- Mechanical knowledge related to equipment repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated outdoor work experience with manual handling in varying weather conditions.
- Familiarity with safety standards in agricultural production environments to promote a secure workspace.
Join us if you’re passionate about farming and eager to contribute your skills to a vibrant agricultural community! This paid position offers the chance to grow your expertise while supporting sustainable farm operations in a lively outdoor setting.
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18