Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

H2ajobs; Dighton (KS); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Transport reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Kansas is seeking workers for seasonal farm and ranch labor on a beef cattle operation during the winter calving season. The period runs from December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, with duties from equipment prep to calving support and calf care.

Responsibilities include assisting calving cows/heifers, administering vaccines, providing colostrum, recording events, tagging calves, hay movement, ice removal, water-line maintenance, and seasonal equipment storage.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months experience with cattle and farm equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; tolerate extreme temperatures.
• Operator License Class D must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist calving cows and heifers; provide calf care and vaccinations as needed.
• Record calving dates and calf weights; tag calves at birth.
• Move hay to feed cattle; break ice in water troughs; repair frozen water lines.
• Move cows to pasture as forage becomes available; move yearlings to market.
• Break down and store seasonal equipment after the season ends.

Skills

Cattle handling

Lifting heavy loads

Physical stamina

Tools

Calving equipment

Feeding equipment

Job description

This position performs seasonal farm and ranch labor for a beef cattle operation during the winter calving and cattle production season, with labor needs tied to the annual cattle production cycle. For the employment period of December 1, 2026 through March 1, 2027, workers assist with seasonal activities beginning with preparation of calving equipment and supplies and continuing through calving assistance, calf care, and winter feeding and watering of cattle. Duties include assisting with calving cows and heifers; administering vaccinations, medicine, and antibiotics to calves as needed; providing colostrum to newborn calves within six hours of birth; recording calving dates and calf weights; ear tagging and numbering calves at birth; using equipment to move hay for feeding cows and heifers; breaking ice in frozen water troughs; repairing frozen or broken water lines; moving cows to pasture as forage becomes available; and moving yearlings to market for sale, concluding with breakdown and storage of seasonal equipment. These duties constitute general farm labor involving livestock handling, feeding livestock, and livestock health and wellbeing. This position requires at least three months of prior experience working with cattle and related farm equipment. Workers are needed only for the season described above, and their work is limited to the duties described for this position. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dish-washing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).
• Transport: 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 than 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

Minimum of 3 months of related experience is required. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase based on verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed in the job order at the employer's sole discretion. Operator License Class D required. The selected candidate will have 60 days to obtain the required license.

Skill Level II, Experienced Level. The employer designates this position as Skill Level II based on the experience and qualifications required for the job opportunity.