Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Francitas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Texas is seeking farm labor workers to attend to live cattle and other ranch animals. Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, catching, and loading livestock, as well as moving animals between locations.

Applicants should have at least 2 months of experience, be able to lift up to 100 lbs, and be willing to work in an employer-provided housing and meals environment. A clean driving record may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 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

Three (3) 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 100 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a drug test at no cost to the worker and be subject to the employers drug free and alcohol free workplace policy including testing protocols. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.