Ranch hand jobs in West Des Moines, IA - 5 jobs

Our horse and farm animal rescue ranch in Union, Missouri is seeking an experienced Ranch Manager to assist the Ranch Director in the daily operations of the ranch, including: taking care of animals, supervision/instruction of employees and volunteers, and maintenance of a safe and clean environment. You will need a valid Class E driver's license (or the ability to obtain one), a four year degree, and 5 years of management experience in an animal care/ranch environment. Excellent communication, customer service, and computer skills are also a must. Position requires a flexible schedule and includes weekend work.

Job Details: Schedule: Monday through Friday from 5:00 am - 1:00 pm or until job is complete. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs. At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every aspect of life. Starting wage $18 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. Our competitive benefits include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Telehealth Services Well-Being Support Programs 401K & Stock Purchase Plan Company Paid Life Insurance Fully Funded Education Discount Program Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off. These are just a few of the benefits and perks we offer. Continue growing with our family & apply today to become part of the Cobb team! Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Company: Cobb Position Summary: This position is engaged in the activities of catching, identification, and movement of birds during flock housing, pullet and spent hen removal, toe/beak trimming, flock vaccinations, house cleanout & setup, sanitation, mortality disposal, and yard maintenance. Other duties may be assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Rotate tasks of catching birds to hold for vaccination and performing vaccination on birds (20%) Rotate tasks of housing: Catch birds and scan wing band for identification and place in pen to be badged (use animal tag pliers to attach badge to wing web), pen not badged, or trailer as instructed; catch birds in trailer and place in house, catch and rescan birds for identification and place in pen or cage as instructed. Continue process until all birds are housed. (20%) Use wire cutters to remove wing and leg bands and badges from hens prior to live haul, catch spent hens and load into trailer for transport to live haul bay for catching and placing into modules, safely use forklift to remove empty modules from live haul trailer and load filled modules onto trailer, catch birds and operate trimmer by stepping on pedal to trim toenails and/or beaks, catch and properly euthanize pedigree birds and transport to incinerator and load incinerator for disposal (20%) Remove used litter from houses, place new shavings per housing schedule, maintain litter of flocks in production (15%) Runs belts and/or augers in cage, trap, and FCR houses to remove litter and spent feed, transport litter and/or feed to litter shed and operates tractor with loader to mix litter for removal by vendor/contractor (15%) Other duties, responsibilities, and activities: Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Use scalpel to obtain fat samples from euthanized bird for pesticide residue testing and spread shavings on trailer floor, sanitation in any area, dispose of mortality and trash, maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris, and perform steps to control vegetation. (10%) Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements: The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly bend/stoop to catch and carry birds weighing up to 18 pounds per hand and lift/carry catch frames and shavings bundles weighing up to 12 pounds, move mortality weighing up to 35 pounds, lift/carry gas-powered blower weighing 25 pounds, and lift/carry weed eater weighing 20 pounds and occasionally push/pull high pressure sprayer weighing up to 90 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on a concrete floor; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Tools and Equipment: Requires use of hand tools such as brooms, shovels, wire cutters, vaccination gun, stick needle, eye drop bottle, animal tag pliers, safety knife; power tools such as drill and gas-powered back-pack blower; equipment such as forklift, dump truck, skid-steer, tractor with snow plow attachment and/or trailer with gas-powered sprayer, pallet jack, flatbed truck, lawn mower and weed eater. Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Must wear company provided facial covering. Hearing protection required while mowing/weed eating, follow manufacturer PPE recommendations for herbicides. Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants, vaccines, herbicides, and vehicle fluids. Safety: Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Job Details: Schedule: Monday through Friday from 5:00 am - 1:00 pm or until job is complete. Work schedule is subject to change based upon production needs. At Cobb, we are dedicated to helping our team members thrive both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in every aspect of life. Starting wage $18 per hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights and weekends. Our competitive benefits include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance from Day 1 of hire Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Telehealth Services Well-Being Support Programs 401K & Stock Purchase Plan Company Paid Life Insurance Fully Funded Education Discount Program Additionally, we offer incentives such as Cobb Rewards, New Hire Referral and Referral Bonuses, Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, Overtime Eligibility, and Earned Time Off. These are just a few of the benefits and perks we offer. Continue growing with our family & apply today to become part of the Cobb team! Priority consideration will be provided to internal applicants first. Applicants with previous agricultural or production experience will be considered preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview. Company: Cobb Position Summary: This position is engaged in the activities of catching, identification, and movement of birds during flock housing, pullet and spent hen removal, toe/beak trimming, flock vaccinations, house cleanout & setup, sanitation, mortality disposal, and yard maintenance. Other duties may be assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Rotate tasks of catching birds to hold for vaccination and performing vaccination on birds (20%) Rotate tasks of housing: Catch birds and scan wing band for identification and place in pen to be badged (use animal tag pliers to attach badge to wing web), pen not badged, or trailer as instructed; catch birds in trailer and place in house, catch and rescan birds for identification and place in pen or cage as instructed. Continue process until all birds are housed. (20%) Use wire cutters to remove wing and leg bands and badges from hens prior to live haul, catch spent hens and load into trailer for transport to live haul bay for catching and placing into modules, safely use forklift to remove empty modules from live haul trailer and load filled modules onto trailer, catch birds and operate trimmer by stepping on pedal to trim toenails and/or beaks, catch and properly euthanize pedigree birds and transport to incinerator and load incinerator for disposal (20%) Remove used litter from houses, place new shavings per housing schedule, maintain litter of flocks in production (15%) Runs belts and/or augers in cage, trap, and FCR houses to remove litter and spent feed, transport litter and/or feed to litter shed and operates tractor with loader to mix litter for removal by vendor/contractor (15%) Other duties, responsibilities, and activities: Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Such as: Use scalpel to obtain fat samples from euthanized bird for pesticide residue testing and spread shavings on trailer floor, sanitation in any area, dispose of mortality and trash, maintain equipment by checking fluid levels, filters, tire pressure, and clean/disinfect to remove debris, and perform steps to control vegetation. (10%) Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements: The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility. Appropriate clothing and footwear are provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical: Must use safe lifting techniques. Must regularly bend/stoop to catch and carry birds weighing up to 18 pounds per hand and lift/carry catch frames and shavings bundles weighing up to 12 pounds, move mortality weighing up to 35 pounds, lift/carry gas-powered blower weighing 25 pounds, and lift/carry weed eater weighing 20 pounds and occasionally push/pull high pressure sprayer weighing up to 90 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on a concrete floor; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Tools and Equipment: Requires use of hand tools such as brooms, shovels, wire cutters, vaccination gun, stick needle, eye drop bottle, animal tag pliers, safety knife; power tools such as drill and gas-powered back-pack blower; equipment such as forklift, dump truck, skid-steer, tractor with snow plow attachment and/or trailer with gas-powered sprayer, pallet jack, flatbed truck, lawn mower and weed eater. Environment: Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments. Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety goggles and/or glasses, chemical gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required. Must wear company provided facial covering. Hearing protection required while mowing/weed eating, follow manufacturer PPE recommendations for herbicides. Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants, vaccines, herbicides, and vehicle fluids. Safety: Team member is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment. Team member is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks. Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

Prime's enviable reputation within the transportation industry is a culmination of more than forty-five years of dedication to a unique corporate culture which seeks the most qualified professionals and routinely rewards them accordingly. Every Prime associate, driving and non-driving alike, is selected for their outstanding ability to perform well beyond typical expectations. Positive, enterprising and highly-motivated individuals who possess the talent, creativity and drive to excel, routinely succeed once they join the Prime Team. The stated goal of Prime is simply to strive to be the best, not necessarily the biggest. The Prime Team cooperates to exceed customer requirements by providing exceptional customer service. Prime has been built on the simple, yet significant philosophy that providing the best staff with the best equipment, the best support system and the best training ultimately leads to the best customer service. Prime's continued success is a direct result of a corporate culture that instills and inspires each associate to remain committed to reaching the pinnacle of their inherent potential. Responsibilities Prime, Inc. is looking for a hard-working, self-motivated individual to attend to various farm responsibilities. This position will involve maintenance of outside grounds and farm stable, including maintenance of lawns, shrubs, irrigation system, flower beds, and lawn equipment; and general building/maintenance repairs by performing the following duties: Care for horses and/or stables as directed by the Farm Manager. Mow, edge, and fertilize lawns. Weed and mulch landscapes. Trim hedges, shrubs, and small trees. Remove dead, damaged, or unwanted trees. Maintain fence work as directed by the Farm Manager. Seasonal work may include projects such as Christmas lights, washing windows, snow removal, salting sidewalks and/or pavement, mowing, trimming, and yard waste removal. May be required to climb and work off of a ladder, operate various farm equipment, and drive company vehicles. Schedule - 7am - 4:30pm, at least one weekend day required. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge Grounds and Farm maintenance experience is strongly preferred. Also understanding how to use and operate lawn care equipment is helpful. Abilities Must have a strong work history. The work can be repetitive and physically demanding. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers. Must be able to work independently and also part of a team environment. Experience, Education, and Training High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Requirements This position requires constant standing, walking, forward reaching, pedal control and grasping; frequent head turning, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, handling, climbing and reaching. Candidate must be able to lift and carry 75lbs and also push and pull a push mower seasonally. Working Environment Both indoor and outdoor working environment with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors. Licensing/Certification Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation to and from work. Miscellaneous Requirements Candidate must be able to pass a job specific post-offer physical prior to beginning employment with Prime, Inc.