Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

H2ajobs; Harvey (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for a farm laborer role in Harvey, North Dakota. You will feed and water livestock, monitor supplies, and move animals between pastures and enclosures.

Responsibilities include maintaining barns, pens, and fences, and assisting with breeding tasks when needed. Applicants should have at least 3 months of experience, be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days, and be capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and working in extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 months of experience in farm labor or similar physical work.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds and work in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
• Move livestock between pastures, enclosures, or to scales and trucks.
• Maintain housing, pens, yards, fences, and equipment; perform routine cleaning.
• Keep growth, feeding, production, and cost records and assist with breeding activities when needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Driver's license within 30 days

Job description

Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures. Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos. Maintain heated watering system. Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition. Maintain equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. Move equipment or livestock from one location to another on the farm. Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions. Order food for animals, and arrange for its delivery. Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial inseminations, and helping with animal births. Maintain growth, feeding, production, and cost records. Operate snow removal equipment in order to operate feed wagons. Drive to town for cattle supplies on occasion. Remove ice formed in water. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Employees will be provided with time for lunch and breaks during the workday in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing 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: The 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 experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion.