Ranch Hand

Job Duties

Start Date: 08/03/2026

End Date: 05/31/2027

Work hours: 48 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 8 hours/day, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 01/01/2027

Job Duties:

Walk barns and yards to observe, identify, treat and vaccinate all growing, sick and young/newborn cattle/calves. Clean and sanitize all yards and pens.

Job Breakdown:

50% cattle duties

30% grain/feed related duties

20% maintenance related duties.

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Must have 3 months experience.

Must be able to lift at least 100 lbs.

Must be able to obtain driver's license in 30 days of hire.

Extensive walking or sitting is required.

Repetitive movements are required.

Randon drug screenings may be required in accordance with company policy and us department of labor regulations. Testing is conducted randomly and at the employer’s expense.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$19.33 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Postal Code

56155

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-437

Job Benefits

EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts (Updated 04/07/2026). Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

Application Instructions

Send resume listing experience to:

MN DEED/FLC

Attn: H-2A#26-437

180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

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CALL: Mary Garcia View phone number on click.appcast.io

Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.