Farm Hand / Equipment Operator in Charlottesville, VA
Part TimeJob Description
Job Description
Ragged Branch is an award-winning distillery and cattle farm located just outside of Charlottesville. We currently have an opening for a farm hand/cowboy/cowgirl.
We need someone who is experienced with all sorts of farm work, especially using tractors and feeding/managing cattle. There is room to grow in our small team and take on additional responsibilities as well.
Our business is growing and we are expanding operations in the near future, so the ideal candidate would be someone who wants a long-term career with us.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience with large farm equipment including tractors, skid steers, mixers, bush hog, etc.
- Experience using and hooking/unhooking tractor and skid steer implements
- Experience feeding and caring for/handling cattle and other animals
- Experience hauling fully-loaded goose neck trailers
- Lawn care with zero turn mower and weed eater
- Fork lift experience
- Willingness and ability to learn and take on new skills and responsibilities
- Clean Driving record
- Must be 21+
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in all weather conditions indoors and out
- Regular ladder-climbing
- Ability to lift 50lbs above your shoulders
- Ability to roll/maneuver/position 500lb+ full bourbon barrel
Additional requirements
- Assist with on-site bottling operations
- Assist with barrel management including priming, dumping, filling, putting away, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Tractor: 1 year (Required)
- Cattle: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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