Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

Didrikson Farms; Badger (MN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Minnesota is seeking farm laborers to assist with winter calving, feeding, and care of cattle on a cow-calf operation and grass stocker activity.

You will drive trucks and tractors to distribute feed, inspect and repair equipment, and assist with births, insemination, and animal health as needed. Housing and meals are provided, with periodic transportation to stores for groceries.

Qualifications

• Two months of experience required for listed job duties.
• Must be able to obtain a valid driver license after hire and maintain a clean driving record.
• Be able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Random drug tests may be required after hire.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards and fences.
• Move equipment or livestock between locations using trucks or carts.
• Assist with livestock reproduction and births, including artificial insemination as needed.
• Examine animals for illness, injury, or disease and monitor weight gain.
• Maintain water tanks and systems to prevent freezing and repair when necessary.

Skills

Livestock handling

Equipment operation

English proficiency

Driving license

Tools

Skid steers

Tractors

Job description

We are a cattle operation in Minnesota who raises cow calf pairs and club cattle and we also have a grass stocker operation. We need assistance in the winter months to assist with the birthing of calves and making sure the cattle are fed and watered during the cold months when grazing is not available. Worker will perform duties such as but no limited to: Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals. Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. Move equipment or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts. Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial insemination, and helping with animal births.Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain. Maintain water tanks and systems to prevent freezing or repair when necessary Job duties may include and are not limited to tasks such as: clean work areas, use hand tools such as wrenches, crow bars, air tools, electric tools, work in extreme temperatures Equipment such as but not limited to the following will be used/operated by the workers in conjunction with the duties being performed: skid steers, tractors. The workers will be performing the duties to help produce: cattle. 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: 2 months

Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 100 lbs. 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.