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RANGE SHEEPHERDER Job in Wheatland, Indiana US
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Job Summary

Location
Wheatland, IN
Industries
Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing
Job Type
Full Time
Years of Experience
Less than 1 Year
Career Level
Entry Level
Salary
$2,132.41 - $0.00 /month
Job Reference Code
H-300-26071-698609
Contact Information
Phone:  517-266-5627 ext 64274
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RANGE SHEEPHERDER

About the Job

Reference this job order number when inquiring about this position. Inquiries must be made prior to 04/23/2026.


Originating state and job order # Indiana -10836515

REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be available the entire work period of 04/26/2026-11/01/2026. Must agree to work on call 24 hrs./7 days. Employer will provide transportation from employer provided living quarters to work site every day. Must read, and agree to, all terms and conditions of employment prior to a referral to the employer.

OPENINGS: 4

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least 3 months of verifiable experience in all job duties. This job requires exposure to extreme temperatures, ability to lift 50 lbs., and drug screen.

 JOB DUTIES: Handling manual tasks associated with commodity production and harvest activities.


Must have 3 month experience with 800-1000 head flocks. Workers may be asked but not required to obtain a valid U.S. driver’s license and operate a motor vehicle. One reference required. Must be able to preform the following seasonal duties at the direction of the employer. Attend to sheep flocks grazing on the open range or pasture. Herd flocks and round up strays using trained dogs. Attend to sheep grazing on the range to include herding on the range or in pastures while riding ATV or on foot. Bed down flock in night corral. Protects vulnerable sheep from predators and from eating noxious vegetation. Examine and identify animals for sign of illness and administer vaccines, medication, nutritive supplements according to instructions. Provide water to animals, including mild maintenance of water systems. Range hearding is typically completed in the spring, summer and fall when vegetation is not in a dormant state. A range herder requires knowledge and maintenance of range land in order to avoid overgrazing of the range land and prevention of animals ingesting noxious weeds. The proper grazing actions of these animals helps to reduce wildland fire fuel, increase soil fertility and improve vegetation. Experienced employees hired for this type of position would need to have the knowledge of maintaining a herd on a range so the animals don't disperse in large open areas, be able to promote proper grazing of range land, and predator control on the range. May need to haul water (in truck) to provide sufficient and ample water to sheep in the hot summer. May assist in moving portable fence and (or) corrals. May preform incidental general repairs on fences and (or) corrals as necessary. The worker must be able to use a 4-wheeler in a safe and effective manner. Workers must be able to work alone for extended periods of time and complete tasks as instructed by the employer or their representative in a safe and timely manner without direct supervision. Employees that are found abusing, neglecting or abandoning the sheep entrusted to their care may be terminated for cause. If the negligent/abusive actions of an employee result in the loss/death of the animals or cause harm to another person, the employee may be held accountable for these actions.


Some work/tasks may occur off the range, but more than 51% of work will be performed on the range. Western Range Association and its member ranches facilitate practices of good animal husbandry. Employees that are found abusing, neglecting or abandoning animals entrusted to their care may be terminated for cause. If the negligent/abusive actions of an employee result in the loss/death of animals or cause harm to another person, the employee may be held accountable for these actions. ***Hours worked footnote: On call for up to 24 hours 7 days a week***

EMPLOYER ASSURANCES:

BOARD ARRANGEMENTS: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers are able to prepare their own meals. The employer will provide transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries.

HOUSING: Employer-provided housing is available for all workers who live outside a reasonable daily driving distance.

TRANSPORTATION TO WORK SITE: The employer will provide transportation for all workers living in the employer-provided housing to and from the daily work site(s).

WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Provided.

TOOLS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT: Tools, supplies, and equipment needed to complete the job will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker.

ALL ASSURANCES AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE JOB SEEKER PRIOR TO REFERRAL TO THE EMPLOYER.


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