Ranch hand jobs in Bayonne, NJ

Join Our Team at Lake View Cattle Co. - Farm Hand 🕒 Job Type: Full-Time Are you reliable, hardworking, and passionate about agriculture and livestock? Lake View Cattle Co. is seeking a Farm Hand to join our dedicated team. This is a hands-on farming role involving day-to-day livestock care, crop farming, equipment operation, and general farm maintenance. Flexibility and commitment are key-hours vary seasonally and by farm needs. About Us Established in 2007, Lake View Cattle Co. is home to 75+ Black Angus cattle, 40+ pigs, and 145+ turkeys, and also cultivates corn, soybeans, and hay. We proudly serve Cayuga Nation Citizens across the U.S. by providing quarterly meat distributions and are committed to high standards of animal care and agricultural sustainability. What You'll Do As a Farm Hand, you will support and oversee the day-to-day operation of a fully functioning livestock and crop farm. Your responsibilities include: Performing daily farm chores: feeding, watering, cleaning, and animal handling Assisting with seasonal harvesting, hay baling, and crop care Monitoring animal health and behavior, especially during calving season Operating and maintaining farm machinery (tractors, ATVs, spreaders, loaders, etc.) Performing light mechanical repairs and routine service on farm equipment to ensure reliability Maintaining clean and safe animal habitats and farm facilities Recording data, restocking supplies, and keeping inventory Supporting team members and being available for additional coverage as needed Providing on-site oversight and stepping in independently when required Assisting during weekend feedings, early mornings, evenings, and urgent tasks What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: Is at least 18 years old Can work independently with strong initiative and accountability Has 1+ year experience in agriculture, livestock care, or a similar role Is comfortable with livestock handling (cattle, pigs, poultry) Can operate farm equipment and basic tools safely and effectively Brings practical mechanical know-how, with experience troubleshooting and repairing tractors or other agricultural machinery considered a strong plus Is capable of lifting 50 lbs. and performing repetitive physical work Can adapt to variable hours, weather conditions, and farm priorities Has reliable transportation and can pass a drug screening Holds a high school diploma or equivalent (or is currently enrolled) Schedule & Hours 🗓 Typical Weekly Hours: 40+ (Varies Seasonally) ⏰ Winter Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM ☀️ Summer Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM / as late as 9:00 PM based on workload 📅 Days: Monday-Friday, plus weekend mornings/evenings and as needed 🐄 Additional hours required during calving season, emergencies, and harvest time 📍 This role is on-site and requires year-round commitment What You'll Get ✅ Weekly Pay ✅ Bonus Pay Opportunities ✅ 401(k) with Company Match up to 7% ✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Full-Time) ✅ Paid Vacation, Holidays & Personal Time ✅ 80% Childcare Cost Coverage (Full-Time) ✅ Employee Assistance Program & LifeMart Discounts ✅ Referral Bonus Program ✅ Career Growth & Agricultural Training Ready to Apply? If you're dependable, hardworking, and looking to make a difference in a meaningful agricultural setting, Lake View Cattle Co. wants to hear from you. Join a team where your contribution supports a broader mission and community. 👉 Apply today and build your career on the farm with Lake View!

Job Title: Farm Hand Reports to: Head of Facilities Department: Facilities Compensation: Shrub Oak International School (***************** is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. Under the direction of the Farm Manager, the Farmhand's responsibility is to assist in supporting and caring for a growing livestock program (i.e., sheep, chickens, goats, donkeys, horses). In addition, the care and upkeep of our garden, greenhouse, and any other new farm-related programs. The Farm Hand will, at times, supervise students at the farm and incorporate the farm as an integral Shrub Oak asset, which will be used to educate and support the individualized skill-based development of Shrub Oak students. Essential Functions - Primary duties of the position As per the Farm Manager's discretion, they will be expected to perform all required animal husbandry for Shrub Oak's farm animals, which may include but not be limited to: Sheep, Goats, Donkeys and Chickens, and Horses which includes but is not limited to: Ensuring the appropriate feeding and watering of farm animals. Cleaning and disinfecting the yards and living areas of farm animals. Proactively examine animals to detect symptoms of illness, injury, or disease, and check physical characteristics to ensure appropriate growth and health. Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications. Groom, clip, trim animals, and/or shear coats to collect hair as needed and appropriate. Herd animals to pastures for grazing or to other enclosures. Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure sufficient access to food, and plant, harvest and inspect crops by hand. Assist in the Little Oak Farm Market when needed as well as complete tasks involved with the market. Ensuring all plants in specified areas are always watered and maintained Assist in planting, watering, and landscaping in the garden. Supervise and Support the Clinical Department during Farm and Garden sessions. Assist the Farm Assistant Manager with classes on an as need basis. Follow a cohesive hands-on program encompassing all farm programs, including Livestock and Horticulture. Perform any and all other responsibilities as may be required and needed. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desire and ability to work with our students to create a safe and comfortable learning environment Excellent oral and written communication skills to be able to articulate one's thoughts clearly to a variety of means and audiences, including students, all levels of staff, parents, and vendors Thorough knowledge of animal care, gardening, and farming practices Demonstrated ability to creatively resolve issues with a proactive problem-solving approach The ability to demonstrate initiative to handle the required work Ability to flexibly change course to meet competing job demands and needs The ability to work as part of a collaborative team within the department and with those in other departments to support and empower student learning and development Ability to work with the team to handle challenging behaviors in a respectful, constructive manner in accordance with SOIS' policies/protocols Minimum of 2 years caring for farm animals and 1 year tending to plants and/or crops Minimum of 1 year working with children, preferably with special needs. Benefits: Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits: Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance Flexible spending account (FSA) Paid time off (PTO) 401k w/ company match Tuition/Professional development assistance Employee assistance program (EAP) Employee discounts Physical Requirements/Demands: A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines, and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Standing for sustained periods of time, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), and around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment's notice. May need to lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and move or rearrange furniture. Work Environment: We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators. EEO Statement: Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation. Please note: SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.