Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

H2ajobs; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly town transportation

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a farm worker to feed and water livestock, herd animals, and move livestock and equipment between locations. The role involves cleaning stalls, maintaining records, and assisting with basic animal care on a busy Iowa farm.

The position requires at least 3 months of related experience, the ability to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days, and good English communication. Biosecurity and food safety guidelines must be followed.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience required.
• Must be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
• The worker must speak English.
• Adherence to strict biosecurity and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies.
• Herd livestock to pastures or to scales, trucks, or enclosures.
• Move equipment or livestock between locations on the farm.
• Clean stalls, pens, and equipment with disinfectants and brushes.
• Maintain records and assist with basic animal care and health checks.

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. Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos. Maintain

heated watering system. 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. Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food. 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. Spray livestock with disinfectants and insecticides, or dip or bathe animals. 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. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Frequent stooping is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must have 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.