Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Ider (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

H2ajobs in the United States is seeking a farm worker to attend to live farm and ranch animals. Duties include feeding, watering, herding, castrating, branding, loading animals, and maintaining animal records; assisting during births; weaning; and administering medicines.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with transportation to grocery stores when needed. You must speak English, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in extreme heat or cold, and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• Must speak English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of working in extreme heat, humidity, wind, and cold.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, herd, and load animals.
• Maintain records on animals and assist with births and weaning.
• Inspect and maintain animal housing and facilities.

Skills

English language

Job description

Attend to live farm, ranch animals; 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; Wean young; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions; Unroll and reroll/reband hay to be distributed; Move livestock from one location to another; Clean and maintain animal housing areas; Inspect, maintain, prepare, repair livestock facilities, buildings, pens, yards, and fences; Must speak 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: 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.