Calf Ranch Labor (Temporary)

Simplot • Grand View, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 The day begins early with preparing milk, bottles, and nipples for the morning feeding. Calves are fed, with extra attention given to those needing assistance. Once feeding is complete, milk equipment is thoroughly cleaned.

Next, water and grain are provided, which includes spot cleaning and replacing dirty buckets.

Bedding is monitored throughout the day and added as needed. Pens and rows are scraped and cleaned according to schedule, often coordinated with calf moves.

In the afternoon, calves are fed again following the same process as the morning feeding.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondences.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.
• 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 measurements, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Feed calves bottles according to schedule, per instructions and distribute according to supervisor directions
• Cleans and sanitize milk bottles/nipples, grain/water buckets, and hutches between use to ensure healthy feeding facilities.
• Maintain grounds ensuring that the facility is clean and free of debris both inside and outside.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed