Ranch Hand (La Babia in Floresville, Texas) Job at Silver Ventures, Inc., Floresville, TX

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  • Silver Ventures, Inc.
  • Floresville, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Ranch Hand position is responsible for the daily care, movement, and health of cattle within a cattle pre-conditioning yard environment. This role requires strong horsemanship skills, an understanding of animal behavior, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. A successful candidate will ensure cattle are handled humanely and efficiently to maintain health, performance, and welfare standards

Essential Functions

  • Complete understanding of compliance standards
  • Cleaning of water troughs
  • Monitor cattle daily for signs of illness, injury, or distress
  • Ride pens and diagnose health issues; sort and pull sick animals for treatment
  • Administer vaccines and medications as directed by animal health protocols
  • Move and sort cattle safely and efficiently using proper stockmanship techniques
  • Assist with shipping, receiving, and processing cattle
  • Maintain clean and organized working facilities, including pens and alleyways
  • Collaborate with veterinarians, feed truck drivers, and pen riders
  • Maintain accurate records of animal movements, treatments, and conditions
  • Comply with all safety protocols, animal welfare standards, and environmental regulations

Other Duties include but not limited to:

  • Acquire a working knowledge of operations of mixing feed, driving feed trucks, and delivering feed to cattle
  • Pen repairs and maintenance
  • Routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to ride horseback for extended periods
  • Capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working in dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environments
  • Stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time

Required Education and Experience

  • Fluent English and preferred Spanish

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