Dairy & Ranch Hand

Ballerina Farm•Kamas, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ballerina Farm is a family-run business rooted in a love of family, hard work, craftsmanship, and life close to the land. Located in the mountains of Utah, what began as a family sharing their farm life and love of food has grown into a growing brand with a strong community of customers across the country. Today, Ballerina Farm spans agriculture, food production, retail, e-commerce, hospitality, and a growing collection of products and experiences inspired by the farm. We take pride in creating things with intention, quality, and care—from the food we produce to the products we offer and the experiences we create for our customers. At the heart of Ballerina Farm is a desire to share the beauty, simplicity, and richness of farm life with people everywhere. The Role Ballerina Farm is looking for a hardworking, dependable, and hands-on Dairy & Ranch Hand to support the daily operations of our farm, dairy, and agricultural properties in Kamas, Utah. This is a physically active role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, caring for animals, operating equipment, and being part of the day-to-day work that keeps a working farm running smoothly. The ideal candidate is comfortable getting their hands dirty, takes pride in doing things the right way, and can work independently while also being a reliable member of the farm team. Prior experience feeding and caring for dairy cows and managing manure/compost operations is required.

Requirements

Previous hands-on experience feeding and caring for dairy cows highly is preferred.
Previous experience with manure management and compost operations is highly preferred.
Previous farm, ranch, dairy, livestock, or agricultural experience strongly preferred.
Experience safely operating tractors, loaders, mowers, or other agricultural equipment.
Basic understanding of animal care and livestock handling.
Ability to work independently and take initiative without constant supervision.
Dependable, punctual, and willing to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the farm.
Strong attention to safety, cleanliness, and proper equipment operation.
Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

Feed and care for dairy cows according to established feeding schedules and animal-care standards.
Assist with daily livestock care, including monitoring animals, maintaining clean and safe environments, and identifying and communicating any health or behavioral concerns.
Manage manure collection, handling, movement, and composting operations.
Monitor and maintain compost areas to support proper decomposition, organization, and efficient use of farm resources.
Operate tractors, loaders, mowers, irrigation equipment, and other farm machinery safely and effectively.
Perform routine equipment checks and communicate maintenance or repair needs.
Assist with irrigation systems, including setting up, monitoring, moving, and maintaining irrigation equipment.
Support general farm and ranch maintenance, including fencing, gates, animal areas, grounds, and other infrastructure.
Assist with seasonal agricultural work and changing farm priorities as needed.
Help maintain the farmstand, including stocking, cleaning, organizing, and preparing the space for customers.
Assist with loading, unloading, moving, and organizing feed, supplies, equipment, and other materials.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas across the farm and dairy.
Work closely with farm leadership and other team members to ensure daily priorities are completed efficiently.
Respond appropriately to changing weather, animal, equipment, and operational needs.
Perform other farm and ranch duties as assigned.