Leachman Cattle - Cattle Crew/Ranch Hand

Trans Ova GeneticsMeriden, WY
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About The Position

Leachman Cattle is a progressive beef seedstock producer using precision technology to improve cattle. We lead the industry in producing profitable, tasty, and sustainable beef. Leachman is currently seeking a full-time Cattle Crew/Ranch Hand Member to join our winning team in Meriden, WY! This Team Member will work on our Cattle Crew to care for, develop, and assist with approximately 2500 bulls and several hundred females! Housing and benefits provided!

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Possess a valid driver’s license.
  • 2 or more years of cattle handling experience gained through industry and/or ranching
  • Display solid performance standards, be reliable and dependable
  • Ability to work effectively and positively within a team environment, as well as being self-directed, and working alone without detailed guidance
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Willing to take direction and adapt to changing conditions and plans
  • Desire to be efficient, learn, improve, and grow with the company

Nice To Haves

  • Working knowledge of the seedstock industry
  • Computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, and Word are preferable
  • Horsemanship skills may be helpful but are not necessary
  • Welding experience is preferred, but not necessary
  • Mechanical knowledge and maintenance skills for vehicles and equipment

Responsibilities

  • Handle cattle with low-stress handling techniques
  • Assist with daily care and welfare of cattle
  • Grass Management
  • Adhere to all quality control measures relevant to the health and safety of employees and cattle
  • Monitor cattle health for injury and illness and report concerns to department supervisors.
  • Maintain fences, feed bunks, water troughs, and facilities in clean and repaired state at all times
  • Use Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) methods to assist with processing of arriving cattle, including: Verifying individual identification (visual and EID tags) Administering vaccinations Administering parasite control Branding Dehorning as necessary Taking DNA tissue samples
  • Cattle Movements, Inventory Complete feedlot sorts/movements as directed by supervisor Turn accurate, organized, and detailed movement records to the office Complete monthly cattle location inventories as directed by supervisor
  • Shipping /Transporting Keep accurate, individual, records of all incoming and outgoing cattle Pull and sort individual cattle from pens, and strategically load into semi pots or stock trailers for individual customer and sale shipping Accurately fill out weight scale tickets and communicate with office staff Verify individual IDs, health and brand papers on all incoming and outgoing cattle
  • Equipment Use, Facilities & Maintenance Maintain barn, fences, facilities, vehicles and equipment in proper workable and safe conditions and appearance at all times Observe and promote all safety rules - ensure employee and animal safety, in all facilities, at all times Check and maintain fluids and filters on company vehicles and equipment Ability to back up, load cattle and safely drive a pickup and stock trailer Safely operate cattle feed truck for occasional feeding shift Safely operate skid steer or other equipment for bedding of pens, feed/mineral movements, facility maintenance and repair Safely operate a 4-wheeler and/or side-by-side to gather and move cattle
  • Maintain Company image and effective teamwork in at all times: Act with respect and professionalism to all individuals and animals, at all times Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, and vendors Be flexible with respect to job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member Display willingness to perform non-routine tasks as needed to ensure overall productivity is high Actively participate in training opportunities to further develop knowledge and skills applicable to the organization Learn all computer programs used by the company for production, safety, training and communication Occasionally assist Cow Crew with movements and/or special projects as directed.

Benefits

  • Housing and benefits provided!

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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