Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Cheyenne (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a livestock handler to care for cattle on a live farm in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, herding, branding, loading, and assisting with births and medical tasks as directed.

The role requires at least six months of recent, verifiable experience; English is required; lifting up to 50 lbs; a driver’s license after hire; and possible random drug testing. Housing and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Six months' recent and verifiable livestock experience is required.
• Ability to feed, water, herd and manage cattle, including calving tasks as needed.
• Must speak and understand English and be able to follow safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, and herd cattle on pasture and pens.
• Move feed and hay to cattle; assist with births and vaccinations as directed.
• Inspect housing, fences, and equipment; maintain records.

Skills

English proficiency

Livestock handling

Job description

Attend to live farm, ranch animals that include cattle; Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, catching, and loading animals; Move cubes, liquid feed, hay to cattle to supplement diet; Maintain records on animals; Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Assist in birth deliveries, calving, weaning, and breeding; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; Clean and maintain animal housing areas; Inspect, maintain, prepare, and repair livestock facilities, buildings, pens, yards, and fences; Provide mineral to cattle grazing wheat pasture. 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: 6 months

Six (6) months 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 50 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.