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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.SummarySupports 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 ResponsibilitiesRange livestock monitoring- Rides horseback toidentifysick, injured, or stressed animals; gathers and moves cattle across range and pasture;assistswith calving; supplements feed during winter; andmaintainspasture 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.QualificationsTo 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.ExperienceKnowledge of animal health, cattle behavior, andrangeconditions 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 SkillsAbility 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 SkillsAbility 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 AbilityAbility 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 DemandsThe 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 EnvironmentThe 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 skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified.This role does not offer relocation support; candidates must be local or willing torelocateindependently.Job Requisition ID:26151Travel Required:NoneLocation(s):L&L Cow Calf Ranch - GrasmereCountry: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.

**Nearest Major Market: BoiseNearest Secondary Market: Meridian