Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

H2ajobs; Deford (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs invites applications for a farm laborer position in Michigan. You will move cattle between pastures, feed, clean barns, and assist with health checks and basic record-keeping. The role requires physical work, ability to handle livestock, and compliance with biosecurity and safety guidelines.

Employer-provided housing and meals are offered along with transportation to town for errands. Minimum one month experience is required; a valid driver’s license within 30 days may be needed, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 months of experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Employer will perform post-hire drug screening at employer's expense.
• Criminal background check may be required due to equipment and children's presence on farm.
• Lift and carry items up to 60 pounds.
• Worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Must be able to speak English and follow health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Move cattle between pastures and throughout the year.
• Feed cattle and maintain feeders and water tanks.
• Assist veterinarian and monitor animal health records.
• Inspect and repair gates, lanes, and fences.
• Clean barns, bedding, and equipment; manage waste.

Skills

English language

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Tools

Driver's license

Farm equipment knowledge

Job description

Perform duties like: Move cattle from summer pasture to winter pasture in November. Separate cattle into groups and different pastures. Wean calves. Feed cattle. Separate and transport cattle to market. Clean feed alleys. Clean water tanks. Keep feed pushed up for cattle. Haul straw for bedding of barns. Bed barns for calves during inclement weather. Vaccinate cows and calves. Monitor, fill and maintain round bale feeders and feed wagons. Maintain and repair feed equipment, including wagons, skid loaders, telehandlers, manure spreaders and payloaders. Monitor electric for fences. Monitor, fill and maintain mineral feeders. Inspect livestock for illness/injuries. Monitor quality of pastures. Prepare barns for winter weather. Snow and ice removal. Open frozen water tanks. Inspect, maintain, repair and replace gates. Clean barns of straw pack and haul to composting building. Assist veterinarian. Ear tag calves for identification. Treat illness/injury and maintain health records. Monitor during calving season and maintain birth records. Maintain and repair lanes to woods, winter fields. Prepare summer pastures for grazing. Drive to town to pick up cattle supplies.

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: 1 months

Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employer's expenses use to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check due to expensive tools and equipment, and the presence of children on the farm. 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