Ranch Hand - Gordon Nebraska

Ranch Hand, Cow/Calf Operation

Full Time | Gordon, Nebraska

Up to $4,000 per month depending on experience, plus housing

Overview

A well established, family run cattle operation near Gordon, Nebraska is hiring for a Ranch Hand position to work alongside the owner on the main place. This is a cow/calf operation, with work covering haying, feeding, calving, and general herd health. This role is best suited for someone who takes pride in their work, is dependable, and values being part of a long term operation. This position is ideal for a single man or woman, or a couple. Please note this location is not close to a school.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Work directly alongside the owner on the main place


• Nice housing provided


• Long term stability with a family that has been in the business for generations

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily care of cattle


• Feed cattle using a pickup and welker caker and a bale processor


• Maintain feeding schedules and ensure consistency in cattle performance


• Monitor and manage cattle health


• Assist with preg checking and general herd work


• Assist with sorting, shipping, and preparing cattle for sale


• Assist with calving


• Brand cattle, rope and drag brandings


• Perform fence building, repair, and general ranch maintenance


• Maintain and operate equipment including feeding equipment, tractors, and hay equipment


• Assist with hay production including mowing, raking, baling, and moving bales


• Check and maintain windmills, water systems, mineral, and salt


• Monitor pasture conditions and overall livestock performance


• Identify and complete tasks without being told, taking initiative in daily work

Qualifications

• Prior ranch experience required


• Strong understanding of cattle health with the ability to identify issues early


• Experience feeding cattle and operating basic ranch equipment


• Comfortable calving out cattle


• Ability to operate truck and trailer


• Basic equipment maintenance skills


• Honest, dependable, and accountable


• Strong work ethic with attention to detail


• Willingness to work within a multi generation family operation

Compensation and Benefits

• Up to $4,000 per month depending on experience


• Nice housing provided


• Beef provided


• Horses welcome


• Family friendly operation


• Flexible time off outside of peak seasons


• Long term, stable opportunity