Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Afton (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a farmhand to assist with feeding and caring for livestock on a cattle operation. You will operate and maintain farm equipment, including tractors, feed mixers, trucks, and hay shredders, and help with fence construction and repairs to contain livestock.

English-speaking applicants with at least 12 months of verifiable livestock experience are preferred. Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with transportation to stores as needed.

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) months recent and verifiable experience required for the listed duties.
• Must be able to obtain an appropriate license and have a clean driving record to drive trucks.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Drug testing may be required; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for livestock, and keep equipment used for livestock care in good working order (new model John Deere tractors, feed mixers, feed trucks, tub grinders, hay shredders, etc.).
• Build and maintain fences as needed to contain livestock.

Job description

We have 1000 head of momma cows and background our calves. We are looking for help feeding and taking care of livestock, as well as keeping equipment in operational order that is used to care for livestock. This consists of new model John Deere tractors, feed mixers, feed trucks, tub grinders, hay shredders, etc. We would also someone who can help build and maintain fence as needed to contain livestock. Must speak and understand English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 12 months

Twelve (12) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain following hire appropriate license and obtain clean driving record to drive trucks. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.