Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly grocery transport

Job summary

H2ajobs in Amarillo, TX is looking for a farm laborer to assist with calving, calf processing, and daily cattle health tasks. You will sort cattle for market, help with winter grazing on wheat, and perform routine equipment maintenance.

The role requires handling livestock, working in extreme conditions, and following instructions. Housing and meals are provided; occasional transportation to grocery stores is offered when meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak English clearly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks outdoors.
• Willingness to work in extreme heat, cold, and windy conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with cattle and farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist calving mother cows and heifers and process newborn calves.
• Monitor calf health daily and medicate sick animals as needed.
• Wean calves, sort cattle for market, and assist with grazing on wheat.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, machinery, pens, and fences; perform minor upkeep.
• Operate farm vehicles; assist with winter tillage and irrigation maintenance.

Skills

English speaking

Job description

Assisting with calving mother cows and heifers; processing baby calves and monitor health daily; pull sick calves and cows to medicate as necessary; wean calves; sort cattle to be taken to market and sold; assist with cattle grazing on winter wheat; Inspect, maintain, prepare, frame, repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, temporary electric fence on wheat acres; put out mineral tubs, feed troughs, and water tanks; break ice in water tanks as necessary; service and winterize irrigation equipment; assist with winter tillage; feed cattle hay and cubes; pull cattle of winter wheat when plant reaches hollow stem; driving farm vehicle; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite; must speak 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: 0 months

Be able to work in extreme conditions such as heat, humidity, wind, cold. Lift and carry supplies. Follow instructions. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license within 30 days following hire and obtain clean driving record to be able to operate company vehicle. Lift up to 50 lbs.