Farmworker

H2ajobs; Edwardsport (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

H2ajobs in Edwardsport, Indiana is seeking a seasonal livestock helper to assist with feeding, watering, and general animal care on the farm. You will monitor feed and water, mix feed and additives, and distribute feed using farm equipment.

Duties include examining animals for signs of illness, assisting with reproduction and births, keeping records, and performing occasional maintenance. Candidates should be able to lift 40 pounds, endure outdoor temperatures, hold a valid driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• Seasonal position; 3 months experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Valid regular driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock regularly.
• Monitor feed and water supplies.
• Mix feed, additives, and medications in prescribed amounts.
• Distribute feed using trucks, tractors, or other farm equipment.
• Examine animals for signs of illness, injury, disease, or abnormal weight gain.
• Assist with animal reproduction, including breeding, artificial insemination, and assisting with births.
• Clean and maintain stalls, pens, livestock areas, and equipment using disinfectants, brushes, shovels, hoses, or pumps.
• Maintain records of animal growth, feeding, and production, as well as inventories of feed, supplies, equipment, and other materials.
• Additional duties may include sandblasting and painting equipment, brush clearing, and tendering.

Skills

Livestock handling

Feed distribution

Record keeping

Job description

We need a seasonal employee to assist with our livestock season. Employee will need to assist with all job duties assigned and related to livestock. Feed and water livestock; monitor feed and water supplies; mix feed, additives, and medications in prescribed amounts; and distribute feed using trucks, tractors, or other farm equipment. Examine animals for signs of illness, injury, disease, or abnormal weight gain. Assist with animal reproduction, including breeding, artificial insemination, and assisting with births. Clean and maintain stalls, pens, livestock areas, and equipment using disinfectants, brushes, shovels, hoses, or pumps. Maintain records of animal growth, feeding, and production, as well as inventories of feed, supplies, equipment, and other materials. Additional job duties may include sandblasting and painting equipment, brush clearing, and tendering. Employer may provide pay increases for performance, longevity and/or experience at employer’s discretion.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities and space for food preparation, as well as the necessary equipment, appliances (including refrigeration),cooking accessories, and dish washing facilities (e.g., adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure) that are in working condition and will be used by workers to sufficiently prepare three (3) meals a day. Employer will offer free transportation to town for personal services (i.e. banking, groceries) at least once per week for non range workers..

Transport: The employer will pay the worker for reasonable costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer, whether in the U.S. or abroad to the place of employment (inbound/outbound). The employer will 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.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Employer will conduct post-hire drug testing at no cost to the employee to enforce a drug-free workplace policy. Failure of a drug test will result in termination. Job requires exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures, ability to lift 40 pounds, and a valid regular driver's license.