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Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf

ID · On-site

We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food ... Herd movement - Moves cattle between pastures as directed by the Ranch Manager/Foreman to support ...

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Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf

Grasmere, ID

We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food ... Herd movement -- Moves cattle between pastures as directed by the Ranch Manager/Foreman to support ...

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Feed Truck Driver

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Report truck and equipment maintenance issues immediately to your direct supervisor, and schedule ... Through bulls, females, semen, and embryos, Leachman supplies beef seedstock, commercial beef cow ...

Moynihan Consulting

Marketing Coordinator

Madison, WI · On-site

$42K - $58K/yr

CRV is a trusted partner for dairy farmers worldwide, providing reliable products and ... Work with US sales staff and Managing Director to encourage use of the site by US customers. OTHER ...

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Ranch Cowboy (Paisley, OR)

Paisley, OR

We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food ... Moves cattle from pasture to pasture as directed by the Ranch Manager/Foreman. * Provides care to ...

Moynihan Consulting

Marketing Coordinator

Madison, WI

$42K - $58K/yr

CRV is a trusted partner for dairy farmers worldwide, providing reliable products and services ... Write articles for Cow Management Magazine. Participate in cross-functional project teams with ...

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Ranch Cowboy (Paisley, OR)

Paisley, OR · On-site

We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food ... Moves cattle from pasture to pasture as directed by the Ranch Manager/Foreman. * Provides care to ...

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What is the difference between Director Cow Farm vs Farm Manager?

AspectDirector Cow FarmFarm Manager
CredentialsExperience in dairy operations, possibly a degree in agriculture or related fieldPractical farming experience, often with certifications in farm management
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple farms or large-scale dairy operations, strategic planningHands-on management of daily farm activities, staff supervision
Industry UsageUsed in large dairy corporations or cooperativesCommon in family farms and smaller dairy operations

The main difference is that the Director Cow Farm focuses on strategic oversight and high-level management of multiple dairy farms, often requiring industry experience and leadership skills. The Farm Manager handles daily operations, staff, and immediate farm activities. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf

Range Cowboy 1 Cow Calf

Simplot

ID • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

J.R. Simplot rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 381 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
Supports the Ranch Manager and Staff Veterinarian in the daily care, health management, and handling of range cattle within cow-calf operations. Performs a variety of livestock, pasture, and facility duties to ensure safe, efficient, and humane ranch operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Range livestock monitoring - Rides horseback to identify sick, injured, or stressed animals; gathers and moves cattle across range and pasture; assists with calving; supplements feed during winter; and maintains pasture and range fences.
  • Animal health treatment - Assists in treating sick or injured cattle by following established medical protocols provided by the Staff Veterinarian and/or Ranch Manager/Foreman.
  • Cattle processing support - Helps with processing and shipping cattle, including sorting, branding, vaccinating, worming, and tagging.
  • Herd movement - Moves cattle between pastures as directed by the Ranch Manager/Foreman to support grazing plans and herd health.
  • Horse care - Provides routine care to ranch horses, including shoeing, doctoring, feeding, and grooming.
  • General ranch operations - Performs additional duties as assigned by the Ranch Manager/Foreman to support overall ranch function.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience
  • Knowledge of animal health, cattle behavior, and range conditions typically gained through four to five years of related ranch experience and/or formal training.
  • Includes demonstrated ability to saddle and ride a horse safely and effectively; must provide personal tack.
  • Must hold a valid driver's license for single-axle vehicles.

Language Skills
  • Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and basic written materials.
  • Ability to write clear, simple notes or correspondence.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings with coworkers, supervisors, and visitors.

Mathematical Skills
  • Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply or divide using tens and hundreds.
  • Ability to apply basic math to ranch-related tasks involving money, weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to follow written or verbal instructions.
  • Ability to solve routine problems involving a limited number of concrete variables in standard ranch situations.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee frequently works near live animals.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
  • The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing to relocate independently.
Job Requisition ID: 26151
Travel Required: None
Location(s): L&L Cow Calf Ranch - Grasmere
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **

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The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Industry

Agriculture

Company size

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Headquarters location

Boise, ID, US

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