Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

H2ajobs; St. Paul (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Employer-provided meals

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a farm laborer to feed and care for livestock on a Kansas-based operation. You will monitor food and water supplies, herd animals to grazing areas, inspect for illness, and help maintain farm facilities.

The role requires physical strength for lifting and working in extreme temperatures, with English language proficiency and adherence to biosecurity protocols. Compensation includes employer-provided housing and meals, plus potential transportation support.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience minimum.
• Must be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to speak English.
• Biosecurity and food safety compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
• Herd livestock to pastures or to enclosures and move equipment as needed.
• Inspect animals for illness, injury, or disease and arrange veterinary care when required.
• Maintain livestock buildings, pens, yards, fences, and equipment.
• Clean stalls and pens using disinfectants and cleaning tools.
• Follow biosecurity, health, and safety policies at all times.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical stamina

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. Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain. Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment. Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition. Maintain livestock equipment, livestock machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. Move livestock equipment or livestock from one location to another on the farm. Clean stalls, pens, and livestock equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food. Patrol grazing lands on horseback or using all-terrain vehicles. Drive to town for cattle supplies on occasion. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

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 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must have ability 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.