Farm Operations & Livestock Care Specialist

B & K Farms; Holyoke (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Holyoke, CO seeks farm workers to perform a range of agricultural duties and livestock care. You will operate tractors and other equipment, feed and herd cattle, and help maintain facilities and equipment.

Housing and meals are provided; travel reimbursement is available under the H-2A program rules. Minimum experience stated is 2 months; you must be able to work outdoors in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Basic farm operation skills and ability to operate equipment.
• Willingness to perform manual labor and long shifts outdoors.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions in Holyoke, CO.

Responsibilities

• Operate farm machinery to plant, spray, cultivate, harvest and store crops.
• Feed, water, herd, and manage cattle; assist in handling calves.
• Inspect animals for health issues and administer basic care as directed.
• Monitor grazing areas and move livestock as needed between fields.
• Move animals between pens, barns and pastures as directed.
• Maintain and repair equipment and buildings; perform general workshop tasks.
• Ensure humane handling of animals and compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Farm operations

Livestock handling

Job description

H2ajobs in Holyoke, CO seeks farm workers to perform a range of agricultural duties and livestock care. You will operate tractors and other equipment, feed and herd cattle, and help maintain facilities and equipment.

Housing and meals are provided; travel reimbursement is available under the H-2A program rules. Minimum experience stated is 2 months; you must be able to work outdoors in various conditions.