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Roundup River Ranch

Lead Nurse - Seasonal

Gypsum, CO

$2.0K/wk

... Ranch when camp is in session and during on-site programming. This is a leadership role that supports medical operations as well as helps manage and support the seasonal summer staff nurses. This is ...

SHOTO CORPORATION

Seasonal Worker

Two Rivers, WI · On-site

$18.50/hr

... seasonal/summer work! Job Shift: 1st Job Duties: * Cleaning and inspection of finished products * Utilization of simple mechanical or pneumatic hand tools (where applicable) * Assisting in the ...

SHOTO CORPORATION

Seasonal Worker

Two Rivers, WI · On-site

$18.50/hr

... seasonal/summer work! Job Shift: 1st Job Duties: * Cleaning and inspection of finished products * Utilization of simple mechanical or pneumatic hand tools (where applicable) * Assisting in the ...

Shoto Corporation

Seasonal Worker

Two Rivers, WI · On-site

$18.50/hr

... seasonal/summer work! Job Shift: 1st Job Duties: * Cleaning and inspection of finished products * Utilization of simple mechanical or pneumatic hand tools (where applicable) * Assisting in the ...

Fellowship Church

Summer Staff at Allaso Ranch

Hawkins, TX · On-site

$11.25 - $14.50/hr

Seasonal | Allaso Ranch Christian Camp & Retreat Center Are you ready for adventure, meaningful impact, and plenty of fun? Allaso Ranch is seeking energetic, passionate individuals to join our ...

MCDONALD COMPANIES

Dockhand

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$17/hr

We are looking to add a highly customer focused dockhand to our team for the summer season (13 weeks, May - September). Starting pay will be $17 an hour. Primary Responsibilities: * Always provide ...

Devil's Thumb Ranch

Summer Season Wrangler

Tabernash, CO

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

Spend your summer creating unforgettable guest experiences at Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa as a Summer Wrangler. From May to September, this seasonal position offers an exciting opportunity to ...

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How much do seasonal summer ranch hand jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal summer ranch hand 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.

What are seasonal summer ranch hands?

Seasonal summer ranch hands are temporary workers employed by ranches during the busy summer months to assist with a variety of tasks. Their duties typically include caring for livestock, maintaining fences, repairing equipment, helping with haying, and general cleaning or upkeep around the ranch. These positions are often filled by individuals seeking outdoor work, hands-on experience in agriculture, or a summer job. Ranch hands usually work long hours and need to be physically fit, adaptable, and willing to learn new skills. Experience with animals and machinery is helpful but not always required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Seasonal Summer Ranch Hand, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Seasonal Summer Ranch Hand, you need physical stamina, basic livestock handling abilities, and practical knowledge of ranch operations, often acquired through hands-on experience rather than formal education. Familiarity with farm machinery, fencing tools, and animal care equipment is typically required. Reliability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are important to efficiently maintain ranch productivity, ensure animal welfare, and adapt to the physically demanding and variable nature of ranch work.

What is the difference between Seasonal Summer Ranch Hand vs Livestock Worker?

AspectSeasonal Summer Ranch HandLivestock Worker
CredentialsNone required, some experience preferredNone required, experience helpful
Work EnvironmentOutdoor ranch settings, seasonalOutdoor farms, year-round or seasonal
Industry UsageCommon in ranching and cattle operationsUsed across livestock farming and ranching

The Seasonal Summer Ranch Hand typically works during the summer months assisting with ranch chores like herding, fencing, and maintenance. Livestock Worker is a broader role that involves caring for animals year-round, including feeding, health checks, and handling. While both roles involve outdoor work and livestock care, the Ranch Hand position is seasonal and often less specialized, whereas Livestock Workers may have more consistent responsibilities throughout the year.

What are some common daily tasks and responsibilities for a Seasonal Summer Ranch Hand?

As a Seasonal Summer Ranch Hand, your daily tasks often include feeding and watering livestock, maintaining fences and equipment, cleaning barns or stalls, and assisting with pasture management. You may also help with herding animals, repairing ranch infrastructure, and supporting seasonal activities like haying or branding. The role is typically very hands-on and requires adaptability, as priorities can shift based on weather conditions and the immediate needs of the ranch. Teamwork is important, as you'll frequently collaborate with other ranch hands and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
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Infographic showing various Seasonal Summer Ranch Hand job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% Full Time, 43% Part Time, 17% Temporary, and 6% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $36,173 per year, or $17.4 per hour.
Seasonal Summer Production Associate

Seasonal Summer Production Associate

Kraft Heinz Company

Lowville, NY • On-site

$21.56/hr

Temporary, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Kraft Heinz rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 121 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

211th of 391 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Hourly manufacturing positionJob Description
The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking Seasonal Summer Production Associates to work at our food processing facility in Lowville, NY. A Seasonal Production Associate is responsible for performing tasks to support general operations of the facility. Tasks will include, but are not limited to material handling, the loading of packaging supplies into machinery, the basic operation of cream cheese packaging/processing equipment, and equipment cleaning and sanitizing. This position must support all business systems (such as QCDSM, ISO, GMP's) while working in a team environment.
Kraft Heinz is an EO employer - Underrepresented groups/Women/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories
The company will review reasonable accommodations as required.
Compensation Overview:
  • $21.56/hr
  • $1.00 shift differential for second and $1.25 shift differential for third shift.

Work Schedule:
Seeking Night shift associates working on a 3-on 4-off rotation. Weekend and holiday work may be required.
Plant & Community Overview:
The Lowville plant produces the legendary Philadelphia Cream Cheese! Built in 1971, the facility is over 400,000 square feet and houses 13 production lines. Milk and cream is supplied by local farms. With over 400 employees, the plant is one of the largest employers in Lewis County.
For more information on the company or the community, visit https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/ or https://lowville.racog.org/
Role & Responsibilities:
  • Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
  • Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
  • Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
  • Peel rework and run through the salvage press for continuous hours of your shift.
  • Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
  • Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
  • Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using manual or powered lifts.
  • Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
  • Pack and store materials and products.
  • Dump materials such as prepared ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing.
  • Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product production.
  • Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained
  • Clean and lubricate equipment.
  • Prepare raw materials for processing.
  • Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
  • Break up defective products for reprocessing.
  • Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks within the required structure such as weight control records, code date checksheets, etc.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader
  • Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMPs and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP
  • Responsible to follow all company established safety policies and procedures.

Sanitation: Will ensure that the equipment and machinery they work with is cleaned and sanitized according to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program rules explained at the beginning of the employment and during refresher sessions
Quality Assurance: Ensures all products manufactured align with the Quality Assurance Program and policies reviewed during the on the job training applicable to this specific operation function
Safety: Will follow the Kraft Heinz Safety Process and will keep themself and others away from harm while performing their duties. Will adhere to LOTO policy and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
  • Able to work on all shifts, weekends and Holidays

  • Workdays may fluctuate from week to week based on production

  • A Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent experience or general education diploma (GED)

  • Must have strong communication skills

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
  • Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
  • Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Lowville Plant
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com

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