Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Cash (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Arkansas is seeking workers to care for live farm and ranch animals, including feeding, watering, herding, loading, and maintaining animal records. The role involves operating trucks and tractors, loading equipment, and supporting grain conditioning.

You will also help maintain housing and facilities while upholding safety standards. English is required, and applicants should be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Two months of verifiable experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Attend to live farm and ranch animals: feeding, watering, herding, loading, and routine care.
• Operate trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute commodities and move livestock.
• Inspect and maintain animal housing, equipment, and facilities; assist with grain conditioning and quality checks.

Skills

English proficiency

Lifting 75 lbs

Farm equipment operation

Tools

Tractor operation

Forklift

Job description

Attend to live farm, ranch animals; Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, identifying, catching, and loading animals; Maintain records on animals; Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; Move livestock from one location to another; Clean and maintain animal housing areas; Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute commodities; Provide mineral; Inspect, fashion, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences;, Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage. Operate and monitor grain conditioning equipment to ensure efficient and safe conditioning of grain to meet quality standards. Load hoppers to feed machines with products, using forklifts, suction gates, shovels, pitchforks and other equipment. Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information. Place products in containers according to grade. Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel. Discard inferior or defective products or foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing. Guide products to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products. monitor and report grain moisture and grades. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning conditioning equipment, storage areas, and surrounding facilities. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team. Load semi’s with hopper bottom trailers without over or underfilling trailers; drive and deliver grain to market using semi-trucks. Operate fans and other equipment to condition grain and control moisture levels. Assist in the management and preservation of wildlife habitat on the farm during the migration of waterfowl and deer such as: maintaining wire; removing debris; servicing wetlands; controlling weed pressure; inspect and record wildlife population; maintain adequate levels in ponds and wetland reserve program; Perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forested areas, woodlands, wetlands Must be able to 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. 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 or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.