Farm Worker

H2ajobs; Gruver (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation included

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking farm workers to perform livestock reproduction duties, including breeding and artificial insemination. You will feed and water livestock, monitor supplies, and herd animals to pastures or enclosures.

Responsibilities include cleaning stalls and equipment and assisting with transportation to work areas. Must be 18+, able to obtain a US driver's license within two weeks of hire, and able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks.
• Must be able to work in variable weather and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, including breeding and artificial insemination.
• Feed, water, and monitor livestock.
• Herd livestock to pastures and enclosures; assist with loading/unloading.
• Clean stalls, pens, and equipment.

Skills

Physical strength

Legal authorization to work in the US

Reliable transportation

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Duties may include: Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial inseminations, and helping with animal births. Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures. Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions & other related Farm Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-2093 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Depending on housing location, worker may have a kitchen available for use. In that case, The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections. All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food. Otherwise, 3 meals per day will be provided to those workers who do not have access to free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities (all workers who are residing in public accommodations).

Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the pl... See attached Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 0 months

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 50lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions fr... See attached Addendum C.