Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

H2ajobs; Nesmith (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free meals facilities

Transport assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs in Nesmith, SC seeks a farm laborer to feed and water livestock, monitor supplies, move animals, inspect health, and maintain pens and equipment. This role involves physically demanding tasks, lifting up to 50 pounds, and strict adherence to biosecurity and safety rules.

1 month of experience required, ability to obtain a driver's license within 30 days, and English speaking. Housing and meals provided by the employer, plus transport support to town for errands; wage details are set by

Qualifications

• 1 month of experience in livestock care.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Must speak English and follow health and safety rules.
• Biosecurity and food safety guidelines must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor supplies.
• Herd animals to pastures or to enclosures and scales.
• Inspect animals for illness, injury, or disease.
• Maintain equipment, buildings, pens, fences, and yards.
• Clean stalls, pens, and equipment; use disinfectants and water hoses.
• Mix feed, additives, and medicines as prescribed.
• Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure food access.
• Spread disinfectants or insecticides and distribute feed equipment.

Skills

Livestock handling

Safety compliance

English language

Physical strength

Driver's license

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. Maintain equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. 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. Spray livestock with disinfectants and insecticides, or dip or bathe animals. Operate equipment to distribute feed to animals. 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:

1 months

Minimum of 1 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. 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. Workers must be responsible, follow instructions, and comply with attendance, punctuality, and work schedules, as repeated absenteeism, failure to meet job expectations, misconduct, insubordination, or violations of safety protocols may result in termination.