Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals
Employer: Summit Calf Ranch
Location: Rising City, NE
Workers needed: 5
Pay: $16.25/hour
Season: Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Assist with silage-related tasks in support of operations during silage season; Prepare calf hutches and grounds for winter conditions, including inspecting hutches for damage and completing repairs, securing bedding, checking for and sealing gaps or cracks that let in cold air, and reinforcing structures against wind and cold before winter arrives; Open and close calf hutch vents/flaps as needed based on daily and seasonal weather conditions to maintain proper ventilation and calf comfort; Dump water from feeding buckets when temperatures fall below 30F, to prevent freezing and ensure calves have access to unfrozen water the next day; Lift hutch cages/pens ahead of snow events to prevent them from becoming buried or inaccessible under snow/ice accumulation; Respond to extreme weather events as needed, providing additional calf care and hutch adjustments during storms, deep cold, or other adverse conditions; Remove snow from inside calf hutches on snow days and replace bedding to keep calves dry and warm; Perform general hutch maintenance, including cleaning, repairs, and upkeep of hutches and surrounding areas; Begin de-winterizing procedures toward the end of the contract period in preparation for the spring/summer season; Perform related duties as assigned in support of calf ranch operations.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.
Transport: See Addendum C
Experience wanted: 0 months
Be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, cold. Lift and carry supplies. Follow instructions. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. . Lift up to 50 lbs.
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