Beef Cattle Farmhands: Hands-on Care & Herd Operations

H2ajobs; Missouri; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs in Missouri is seeking a farm laborer to feed, water, and manage beef cattle on a working ranch. You will herd cattle to pastures or facilities, monitor health, and perform routine care under supervision.

This role requires physical fitness, ability to lift up to 70 pounds, willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, and basic English. Driver's license within 30 days and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 month of experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Employer requires drug screen post hire at employer's expense.
• Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employer's expense.
• Workers must be able to speak English.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
• Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or enclosures.
• Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease and check physical characteristics.
• Provide medical treatment or arrange for veterinarians for more extensive care.
• Mark livestock to identify ownership using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos.
• Maintain equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
• Move equipment or livestock between locations on the farm.
• Clean stalls, pens, and equipment with disinfectants, brushes, shovels, hoses or pumps.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Extensive pushing and pulling is required.

Job description

H2ajobs in Missouri is seeking a farm laborer to feed, water, and manage beef cattle on a working ranch. You will herd cattle to pastures or facilities, monitor health, and perform routine care under supervision.

This role requires physical fitness, ability to lift up to 70 pounds, willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, and basic English. Driver's license within 30 days and background checks may be required.