Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Halma (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Minnesota is seeking a farmhand to assist with cattle operations: feeding cows, calves, bulls and yearlings, sorting by weight, calving prep, tagging and vaccinating calves, and maintaining fences and waterers. Fluency in English is required.

Employment includes employer-provided housing and meals, weekly transportation to stores for groceries, and physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Two months' verifiable experience and a valid driver's license are expected; random drug testing

Qualifications

• Two months of recent experience required for listed job duties.
• Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Feed cows, bulls, and yearlings in separate areas across multiple pastures.
• Feed and manage cattle, including calving readiness and calving checks.
• Tag and vaccinate calves as part of routine health care.
• Sort yearlings by weight and maintain general cattle upkeep.
• Repair fences and waterers as needed and move cattle as required.

Skills

Speak English

Physical strength

Job description

Weaning, vaccination programs, feeding cows, getting calves started on feed, repairing fences and waterers as needed; feeding cows, bulls, and yearlings in separate places; feeding all cows, bulls, and yearlings, sorting yearlings by weight, general cattle maintenance; selling heavy steers, sorting and weighing cattle for selling, feeding cattle as needed; prepare for calving, calving-checking cows for calves, tagging and vaccinating calves; moving calf cow pairs to pasture; 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 50 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.