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5NR Operating LLC

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Ranch Associate

Chesaw, WA · On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

* Starting salary - $50,000-75,000/year * Full time employment - start as soon as possible ... Housing likely available within 40 minutes of ranch * Chesaw - 0 minutes commute * Oroville - 30 ...

GALT RANCH

Lead Mechanic

White Sulphur Springs, MT · On-site

$20 - $35/hr

... full-time Mechanic to join our team. This is a dedicated shop position supporting our extensive ... This is a mechanic role only -- you will not be expected to perform ranch hand duties. Key ...

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Poultry Hand

Pikeville, TN

$15/hr

Metro Services is seeking to immediately fill Poultry Hand positions for an Agricultural company in ... While we have full-time positions available with our client companies, we also offer temporary work ...

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Wrangler

Wickenburg, AZ · On-site

Requirements Wrangler / Ranch hand / Can be seasonal or full time depending on the individual . $ 16. 00 per hour plus gratuities when we have guests in house. Lunch will be provided in a employee ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time ranch hand apprenticeship in the United States is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To get hired as a full-time ranch hand apprentice, applicants should have basic livestock and equipment knowledge, physical fitness, and a willingness to learn. Relevant experience, such as working on farms or ranches, and a strong work ethic are valued by employers. Certifications in safety or animal handling can improve chances of hiring.

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AspectFull Time Ranch Hand ApprenticeshipFull Time Ranch Hand
CredentialsTypically no formal certifications required; on-the-job training providedUsually requires experience or basic knowledge of ranch work
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, supervised environment on ranchesFull operational ranch environment, performing daily tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed for training newcomers, often offered by ranches or agricultural programsEmployed as full-time staff responsible for ranch maintenance and livestock care

The Full Time Ranch Hand Apprenticeship is designed for individuals starting in ranch work, focusing on training and skill development. In contrast, a Full Time Ranch Hand is an experienced worker responsible for daily ranch operations. The apprenticeship provides foundational skills, while the ranch hand role involves independent work and responsibility.

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Ranch Associate

5NR Operating LLC

Chesaw, WA • On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Job description

  • Starting salary - $50,000-75,000/year
  • Full time employment – start as soon as possible.
  • Potential for annual pay raises based on regular performance reviews
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Housing not provided
  • Town of Chesaw, Washington
  • Housing likely available within 40 minutes of ranch
  • Chesaw – 0 minutes commute
  • Oroville – 30 minutes commute
  • Osoyoos, BC (Canada) - 40 minutes
  • Tonasket – 40 minutes commute
  • Over 1,000 acres located in the north central highlands of Okanogan County
  • Topography is a mix of heavily wooded timber and grasslands
  • Elevations range from 2,800’-3,500’
  • Cattle: Scottish Highland Cattle
  • Goats: New Zealand / American Kiko goats
  • Sheep: Dorper/Katahdin cross
  • Horses: use for work with the livestock
  • Practice regenerative agriculture and organic farming/ranching practices
  • Improve quality of soil to capture carbon and promote biodiversity
  • High stock density grazing practices to regenerate the land and produce highest quality meats
  • 100% grass-fed livestock
  • Aggressively grow livestock counts through on-farm breeding and acquisitions
  • Utilize 100% of timber deadfall for mulching/composting and firewood
  • No task/job is better or worse than another task/job – we value everyone’s contributions equally

No experience needed but certainly a plus. Experienced candidates could be slotted into a future Ranch Manager position. Ideal candidates would be positive-thinking, self-motivated, hard-working, mentally tough / resilient, and maintain a positive outlook. We will train employees all required tasks, but we are also seeking candidates that can be innovative and help us continuously improve our processes and systems. We are also looking for candidates that are open to trying to new tasks and take on new challenges. Candidates need to maintain a positive attitude whether they are performing highly skilled tasks or working on the side of a hill moving livestock. Position will be physically demanding and almost entirely outdoors – we are not looking for indoor/office employees.

Priority Tasks

  • Grazing season: Move livestock daily to new paddocks which involves setting up series of temporary electric fences and interacting with the livestock. Provide water to livestock with portable water system. Mulching/composting. Upgrading and expanding permanent fencing solutions.
  • Winter months: Hay operations, calving/kidding, marketing/sales, facility upgrades. Collect deadfall for mulching/composting and firewood.

Additional Tasks / Projects (based on candidate’s experience and farm needs)

  • Market analysis, customer acquisition, and sales.
  • Obtain certifications – grass-fed, regenerative, and organic.
  • Soil testing and analysis.
  • Development of rotational grazing plan.
  • Testing and implementation of new procedures to streamline operations.
  • Budgeting and procurement.
  • Design/construct chicken tractors for field chicken grazing.
  • Perform basic carpentry tasks for new facilities and improving existing facilities.
  • Potential for slaughtering and processing select livestock.
  • Potential for marketing and sales as we enter commercial sales.