Farm Operations Assistant - Jack of all trades

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Operations Associate (OA)

DEPARTMENT: Operations, Kuna Idaho

REPORTS TO: Operations Senior Manager

LOCATION: Must be local to apply, interviews are in-person only

POSITION SUMMARY:

OAs make up small teams, work effectively without any supervision, and play supporting roles in all aspects of day-to-day operations at our flagship facility. OAs are primarily responsible for construction, maintenance, and other projects on a daily basis and assist with all other activities on an as-needed basis. As core members of the primary infrastructure project team, OAs exude a professional demeanor at all times and maintain the highest standards of reliability, safety, work ethic, and teamsmanship. They are be flexible, adaptable, & team-oriented with regard to work schedule, task execution, and productivity. All staff are expected to stay on-ranch for the entire work day. We are a highly meritocratic company - pay increases, bonuses, and promotions are commensurate with performance & contributions to our company’s overall mission & your team’s objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Be a team leader able to able to effectively accomplish numerous disparate tasks throughout a long work day without any supervision

· Primarily support of all aspects of construction and maintenance of the Kuna Ranch physical plant, but also participate in animal handling, processing, & all other miscellaneous company operations

· Maintain & repair small engines, equipment, vehicles, and buildings; clean animal facilities as needed

· Be consistently available outside of normal business hours and in the case of emergency; a team player

· Contribute to the maintenance of a highly biosecure, “clean” ranch property and facilities; follow and enforce all AOF policies and protocols

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

· Work experience with a track record of leadership and high performance in one or more of the following fields: construction (framing, fencing, carpentry, concrete, roofing); landscaping; general farm work; livestock production; animal care

· Integrity, reliability, experience leading diverse teams in challenging conditions

· Effective communication skills: written (via a smartphone and keyboard); orally in one-to-one and group situations; interpreting plans and maps; completing maintenance logs and project reports

· High energy & physically fit (able to comfortably lift 80lbs chest-high); excited to work outdoors all day in all weather conditions in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same; drug free and able to pass required background screening

· Profound desire and work ethic to learn, lead, and advance in a fast-growing organization. We value curiosity, passion, hard work, and flexibility. Successful candidates thrive in a highly meritocratic work environment and are accustomed to putting team and mission above themselves.

· LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY - We cannot entertain applications from out of state. We do require in-person interviews prior to hire.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Starting pay $22-$27/ hr DOE with potential for significant performance-based cash bonuses.

Promotions and pay increases are swift for those who perform in our meritocratic environment.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) and all other benefits; Workers’ Comp; Paid Time Off; Daily lunch; Company apparel, product discounts and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

AM

American Ostrich Farms

External employer

Kuna, ID, United States
Full-time
$22-$27/hour
Posted on Jun 29, 2026