Niemann Ranch Hand at Niemann Foods – Quincy, Illinois

SUMMARY

The Niemann Ranch Hand is responsible for managing day to day farm operations and ensuring the quality Niemann Ranch Beef.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cattle nutrition
• Cattle health and well-being
• Pasture and crop management
• Take proper steps in nutrition and health to grow cattle from calf, to backgrounders, all the way to finish
• Feed and finish standards to produce high quality choice beef for retail sales in NFI owned and operated stores
• Maintains farm equipment
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strong decision-making.
• Job knowledge
• Passion for product
• Relationship building
• Good communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Prioritizing
• Motivation
• Honest
• Integrity
• High Energy Level
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of key equipment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One year of related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages and sales per associate hour)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• There are no required certifications, licenses, or registrations.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• There is no recommended equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Communicate with others
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Overhead lifting
• Climb
• Balance
• Sit
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Crawl
• Smell
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Outdoor weather conditions

Occasionally

• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Work in high, precarious places

Noise Level

• Moderate

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location