Farm laborer

H2ajobs; Strasburg (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free meals and kitchen facilities

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs in North Dakota is seeking a farmhand to care for sheep and maintain farm facilities. You will monitor animals, manage water and feed, and help prepare for lambing season under supervision. The role includes driving farm vehicles and ensuring safe, clean enclosures throughout winter.

Experience required is a minimum of three months. Housing and meals are provided, with transportation support. You may be asked to undergo random drug testing after hire.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience in livestock farming.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days following hire.
• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Random drug testing may occur after hire.
• Housing and meals provided; transportation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Feed and monitor sheep daily in pens and shelters.
• Maintain water supply systems to prevent freezing and ensure hydration for livestock.
• Inspect, repair, and reinforce livestock fencing and shelters to withstand winter weather.
• Clean and re-bed animal enclosures to ensure sanitary and insulated conditions.
• Assist with early-season lambing preparation and care as needed.
• Conduct health and wellness checks on livestock and report any issues.
• Perform snow removal and grounds maintenance to maintain accessibility to barns, feed storage, and equipment areas.
• Drive farm vehicles to transport supplies, feed, and equipment.

Skills

Livestock care

Vehicle operation

Maintenance & repair

Health checks

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Workers will perform one or more of the following duties under the supervision of the employer or designated supervisor:

• Feed and monitor sheep daily in pens and shelters.


• Maintain water supply systems to prevent freezing and ensure hydration for livestock.


• Inspect, repair, and reinforce livestock fencing and shelters to withstand winter weather.


• Clean and re-bed animal enclosures to ensure sanitary and insulated conditions.


• Assist with early-season lambing preparation and care as needed.


• Conduct health and wellness checks on livestock and report any issues.


• Perform snow removal and grounds maintenance to maintain accessibility to barns, feed storage, and equipment areas.


• Drive farm vehicles to transport supplies, feed, and equipment as necessary.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)


• Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals and will provide transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries. Employer may provide occasional meals when kitchen facilities are not available for workers to use. and if meals are provided. meals will not be charged to worker.


• Transport: The Employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less then the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus or automobile.


• Experience wanted: 3 months


• Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed.


• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days following hire and obtain clean driving record.


• Be able to lift up to 75 lbs.


• Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.


• No minimum educational level required.