Full-Time Ranch / Farm Hand needed at Cattle & Hay Operation in northeastern California

Mendiboure Ranch

Email

[email protected]

Location

Madeline, CA

Job Type

Full Time, Year round

Salary

$36,000-$48,000 per year

Posted

February 24, 2026

Housing Offered?

Maybe

Experience

2-5 yrs

Sponsoring Work Visas?

How to Apply

Via Email

We are looking for a qualified ranch/farm hand for our family-owned and operated cattle and hay ranch located in Northeastern California. Our operation is spread across a large geographic area in a remote high-desert environment. Our ranch operates with a small crew and runs a practical, no-frills operation using older but functional facilities and equipment.

Livestock are handled using low-stress methods, and we place a strong emphasis on doing things correctly, safely, and efficiently. Beef cattle are the primary enterprise, with cattle typically marketed as long yearlings, along with sheep and hay production.

We are seeking a long-term employee who wants steady ranch work and to become a reliable part of a good ranch operation. This position may also be suitable for the right couple, depending on experience and expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

Daily care of cattle, sheep, and horses, including feeding, watering, and monitoring animal health
Working and processing livestock (sorting, branding, and general handling)
Fence repair and construction, including braces, gates, and limited new fence line
Maintenance of ranch buildings, corrals, and property
Operation of ranch equipment including tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, pickups, and ATVs
Irrigation of pasture and hay ground
Haying and general farming activities
General ranch duties as needed