Cattle & Ranch Livestock Handler (Housing Included)

H2ajobs; Miles (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs in Iowa is seeking a farmworker to assist with cattle care, bedding, feeding and herding. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, repairing fences and assisting calving, with potential medications or vaccines as needed.

The role may include long hours during weekends/holidays, with housing and meals provided by the employer and optional transport support. Prior livestock experience is preferred, minimum 2 months required.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock handling (2 months minimum).
• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and work in variable weather.
• Must be 18 years or older and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cattle: bedding, feeding, watering, herding, grazing, branding, catching and loading.
• Inspect and maintain feeding and manure equipment, repair livestock facilities, buildings, pens, yards and fences.
• Maintain cattle records, examine cattle for diseases or injuries, assist calving, administer medications or insecticides as appropriate.
• May work with meals provided or housing accommodations as described by the employer.

Skills

Stamina

Mobility

Driver's license

Job description

H2ajobs in Iowa is seeking a farmworker to assist with cattle care, bedding, feeding and herding. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, repairing fences and assisting calving, with potential medications or vaccines as needed.

The role may include long hours during weekends/holidays, with housing and meals provided by the employer and optional transport support. Prior livestock experience is preferred, minimum 2 months required.