Farmworker, Livestock

H2ajobs; Cooper (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a farmworker to handle livestock duties including calf weaning and pasture rotation. The role involves feeding, water hauling, health checks, branding calves, and related duties as assigned. Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment and be available for the fall season.

Position may require weekend/holiday work. Housing is employer-provided and meals may be provided depending on housing location; transportation may be arranged.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work weekends/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Weaning of calves (approx. 4000) beginning in fall.
• Move cattle between pastures and rotate livestock as assigned.
• Haul water, hay, and feed to pastures.
• Check stockers and calves for illness; monitor health.
• Brand calves and perform related farm tasks.
• Provide transportation logistics and assist with other duties as assigned.

Job description

Duties may include: Weaning of approximately 4000 calves begins in the fall, separate cow/calf herd, rotate cattle between various pastures, haul water, hay, feed to various pastures, check stockers/calves for illness, brand calves, haul feed, other miscellaneous duties as assigned & other related Farmworker, Livestock 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). All meals will include a daily source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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.