The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
SUMMARY
Assists Ranch Manager and Staff Veterinarian in the care and treatment of range cattle and/or cow-calf operations by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Rides on horseback in order to identify sick, injured, or stressed animals; gathers cattle on range and pasture; calves cows; supplements feed during winter; repairs pasture and range fences.
- Assists in treating sick or injured cattle by following an established medical treatment plan provided by the Staff Veterinarian and/or Ranch Manager/Foreman.
- Assists with processing and shipping cattle by sorting, branding, vaccinating, worming, and tagging.
- Moves cattle from pasture to pasture as directed by the Ranch Manager/Foreman.
- Provides care to horses by shoeing, doctoring, feeding, and grooming as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Ranch Manager/Foreman.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Knowledgeable in the areas of animal health and cattle conditions generally acquired with a minimum of four to five years related experience and/or training.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be a licensed driver of single axle vehicles.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to saddle and ride a horse. Must provide own tack.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands/fingers to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Requisition ID: 19133
Travel Required: None
Location(s): L&L ZX Ranch - Paisley
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **
What We Do
Founded in 1929, the J.R. Simplot Company is one of the world's largest agribusiness companies.
Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, the privately-held company employs more than 13,000 people worldwide with annual revenues of $7 billion.
The company's integrated portfolio includes phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching, cattle production, food processing, food brands, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
The company’s roots go back to 1923, when founder J.R. Simplot left home at the age of 14 to start a one-man farming operation. J.R. was never afraid to embrace new ideas and take on new challenges. His vision set the company on a course grounded in innovation, determined to always seek out new ways of making food plentiful and accessible to everyone.
Simplot pioneered advancements in food production – from perfecting the dehydration of vegetables, to helping feed our troops in World War II, to the development of the frozen french fry.
Simplot remains focused on feeding a growing population. The company continues to seek out new ideas and approaches to provide safe and nutritious foods for future generations.
Simplot has never lost sight of its farming and ranching roots and the importance of protecting the environment. Sustainability is woven into the very fabric of the company, driving Simplot’s employees to work smarter and seek out new, more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies to improve operations.
Simplot’s spirit of innovation, respect for resources and passion for people are cultivating a world of possibilities.