Job Description
Ranch Hand Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Ranch Hand to join our Ranch in Ellijay, GA. In this role, you will help with daily activities, including maintenance, planting, harvesting, and animal care. As the Ranch Hand, you must be able to follow directions and take the initiative to get the job done in a timely manner.
Ranch Hand Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair farm equipment, such as tractors and machinery
- Plant, cultivate, and harvest crops
- Tend to livestock
- Clean and maintain facilities
- Monitor and care for livestock
- Feed animals and provide water
- Perform general labor duties as needed
- Ensure safety standards are followed
Ranch Hand Requirements and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working on a farm/ranch is a plus but not required
- Knowledge of agricultural practices is a plus but not required
- Able to lift heavy objects
- Able to work in all weather conditions
- Able to work full-time to include weekends
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Highlands McDonald Ranch has a full-time opening for a Ranch hand on our beautiful 100+ acre ranch. The Ranch Hand is expected to participate in a range of activities at the Ranch including, but not limited to mending and building fences and gates, basic repair and maintenance, minor building, and construction projects as experience permits. Experience with animals is a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed