Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Ewing (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly grocery transport

Job summary

H2ajobs in Virginia seeks hands-on livestock handler to care for cattle and other farm animals. Duties include feeding, watering, herding, loading, and maintaining clean housing and records.

Applicants should be able to work in extreme conditions (heat, humidity, cold) and lift up to 50 lbs. Housing and meals are provided; occasional weekly grocery trips may be arranged. A random drug test may be required after hire.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in extreme heat, humidity, and cold.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water cattle and other livestock.
• Herd, load, and move animals as needed.
• Maintain records on animals and housing.
• Assist in birth deliveries and administer medications as appropriate.

Skills

Livestock handling

Animal care

Heavy lifting

Job description

Attend to live farm, ranch animals that include cattle; Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, catching, and loading animals; Maintain records on animals; Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Assist in birth deliveries; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; Move livestock from one location to another; Clean and maintain animal housing areas; Provide mineral to cattle.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will provide three (3) meals per day to the worker 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. . Lift up to 50 lbs.