Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

H2ajobs; Comanche (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation/reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs in Texas is seeking a livestock handler to feed and water livestock, monitor supplies, and ensure animal health on a rural farm. This role requires basic experience with livestock and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

You will maintain pens, fences, and equipment, assist with record-keeping of growth and production, and occasionally drive to town for cattle supplies. Employer-provided housing and meals are included, along with transportation support.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience in livestock handling or farm work.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to speak English clearly.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 60 pounds and performing demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
• Move equipment or livestock between locations on the farm.
• Maintain pens, yards, fences, and related equipment.
• Clean stalls and equipment using disinfectants, brushes, and hoses.
• Record growth, feeding, production, and costs for farming operations.
• Drive to town for cattle supplies on occasion.

Skills

English language

No CDL required

Job description

Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain. 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. 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.

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. 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.