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How much do range rider jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for range rider in Illinois is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.20 and $21.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Range Rider job?

A Range Rider is responsible for monitoring and managing livestock on open rangelands, ensuring they remain within designated grazing areas while protecting them from predators and environmental hazards. They often work on horseback or ATVs, checking fences, water sources, and forage conditions. Range Riders may also assist with herding, branding, and medical care of livestock, depending on the employer's needs. Their role is crucial in maintaining sustainable grazing practices and ensuring livestock health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Range Rider position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Range Rider, you need strong livestock management abilities, wilderness navigation skills, and knowledge of rangeland ecology, often supported by experience with ranching or natural resource management. Familiarity with GPS devices, mapping tools, radio communications, and sometimes certification in animal handling or first aid are commonly required. Outstanding observation, resilience, problem-solving, and effective communication enable a Range Rider to work independently and coordinate with landowners, agencies, and team members. These skills are vital for ensuring livestock health, protecting natural resources, and maintaining collaborative relationships across vast and remote grazing areas.

What does a typical day look like for a Range Rider, and how much time is spent outdoors?

A typical day for a Range Rider involves patrolling rangelands on horseback, ATV, or by foot to monitor livestock, check fencing and water supplies, and assess for potential hazards such as predators or invasive species. Most of the work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and across rugged terrain. Range Riders often work independently but also communicate regularly with ranch owners, land managers, and sometimes wildlife biologists to report observations and coordinate plans. Flexibility in working hours is common, especially during critical periods like calving season or when addressing urgent issues. This role is ideal for those who enjoy hands-on work in natural settings and can adapt to the unpredictability of outdoor environments.

Infographic showing various Range Rider job openings in Illinois as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,443 per year, or $17.5 per hour.
Warehouse Associate I

Warehouse Associate I

Benjamin Moore & Co

Carol Stream, IL • On-site

$19.60/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Benjamin Moore rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

64th of 89 rated chemical manufacturers


Job description

Overview
Company Overview
At Benjamin Moore, our success is attributable to the employees who dedicate their time and talents to the brand and exemplify our core values of openness, integrity, community, excellence, and safety. Benjamin Moore employees enjoy a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, career development options, business resource groups, and opportunities to come together and connect with colleagues. We facilitate growth, development, and purpose for all through an inclusive and engaging workplace.
Join us and be part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion while supporting locally owned stores in 65 countries.
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M- F 10am - 6:30pm
Responsibilities
Follows all safety guidelines and rules; environmental and regulatory guidelines; uses all required safety equipment.
Maintains the highest standards for product quality and service.
Maintains quality and cleanliness of the work area and equipment.
Communicates with supervisor any upgrades to improve job efficiencies.
Is proficient in operating material handling equipment (may include: pallet rider, order picker, fork truck, reach truck, or dock stocker)
Maintains material handling equipment or other related equipment by checking battery, electrical charge hook-up, etc.
Picks customer orders from inventory stock and completes to meet productivity, quality and accuracy standards.
Assembles customer orders appropriately; prepares orders for loading and secures pallets using stretch wrapping equipment or other related equipment.
Counts cartons or containers to crosscheck/verify customer orders and validates accuracy.
Attaches proper identification on shipments indicating correct delivery address for destination of customer order.
Proficient and expected to perform all other warehouse functions, including, but not limited to receiving, put-away, replenishment and truck loading.
Loads delivery vehicles and secures shipments as required.
Counts inventory stock during physical inventory process. Crosschecks for accuracy.
Proficient in removing damages from stock and processing in return goods area
Ability to process nonregulated UPS shipments through UPS World ship
Proficient in utilizing warehouse management system scanners
Proficient and utilizes 5S practices
Other duties as required
Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Ability to work in a team environment and the willingness to be cross functional
Ability to operate all facility MHE to include: pallet rider, order picker, fork truck, reach truck, or dock stocker
Attention to detail, accuracy and cleanliness.
Basic math skills, ie: addition/subtraction/multiplication.
Ability to work safely and follow SOP's.
Lifts 60 lbs. regularly throughout shift and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to work overtime and weekends when required
Ability to use computer systems & programs
Compensation Philosophy
At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.
The salary range listed herein refers to the amount the Company is willing to pay at the time of posting. The actual salary offer will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, job location, and other relevant factors.
In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to support you physically, financially, and emotionally, through both the big milestones and in your everyday life.
Benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401 (k) match
• PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
You can view the complete benefits package by clicking the following link:
https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/benjamin-moore-careers?targetid=row-benefits-summary
Engagement, Inclusion + Social Impact
At Benjamin Moore, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunities to thrive in the workplace. Our efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Safety.
Our Social Impact initiatives, including strategic partnerships, in-kind donations, and volunteerism, further amplify our ability to positively impact the lives of our stakeholders. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is the right thing to do and essential for our continued success.
Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.
EOE
Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Pay Range
USD $19.60 - USD $25.90 /Hr.

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