Ranch Hand
Farming Friends, Inc. · Johnson City, KS
Employment period: 2026-12-01 to 2027-03-01
Hours per week: 40.0
Pay conditions
$18.39/hr (wage offered to H2A worker only)
Job duties from the source
Employee will be working with a winter stocker operation that purchases light weight calves, runs them on winter wheat, and then backgrounds them. Job description includes analyzing cattle health and providing appropriate treatment, daily feeding, maintaining fresh water supplies, and providing appropriate animal weather protection. Details include cattle vaccination, cattle weight monitoring, cattle identification protocols, maintaining fences and utilizing and maintaining appropriate equipment for the above-mentioned operations. We buy stocker calves/cattle in the fall for December delivery. Once those calves arrive, they must be processed, fed and care for during the winter period. All stocker cattle are sold in March and no further care or help would be needed until the following season. The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Workers returning for a consecutive season will be paid at the previous season’s rate if that rate exceeds the current published rate.
Additional requirements
Must have a regular drivers license. Job requires extensive sitting, pushing, pulling, and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Requires 3 months experience.
Verification
H-2A disclosures
Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order
How to apply
Workers interested in the job may reach the employer at the following address and phone number: Name: David Walker Address: 209 E Beatty Ave, Johnson City, KS 67855 Phone: 620-492-2506 Applicants may call Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Applicants, Workforce Agency Personnel, Walk-ins, Gates Hires, etc. may: 1. Call for an interview during normal business hours at the number listed above. 2. Report to the farm office or worksite listed above. 3. Employee must be available and indicate willingness to work the entire season. Must have transportation to the job site at the start of the season. Transportation will be reimbursed. Must be familiar with the terms, conditions and nature of employment. Are legally entitled to work in the US. and able, willing and qualified to perform the work. Must possess documentation required to enable employer to comply with the employment verification requirements of IRCA. Accurate completion of Form I-9 will be required from each worker within (3) days of employment and/or hiring of individual referred through the clearance system. All candidates must be able to communicate in English to ensure safety at the workplace.
Recruitment phone: +16204922506
Recruitment: dwalker.walkers@gmail.com