Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Jamesport (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to grocery store

Job summary

H2ajobs in Missouri is seeking a farmhand to attend live farm animals, feed grain and hay, provide water, and keep barns, stalls, and trailers clean and in good repair. You will assist mothers and calves, maintain fences and equipment, and support facility maintenance and vehicle use as needed.

English proficiency and two months recent experience are required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs is necessary. Housing and meals are provided; employer will offer weekly transportation to stores for

Qualifications

• 2 months experience required for listed duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must obtain driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Drug test may be required at employer's cost.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water live farm animals (cows/stock dogs).
• Provide bedding and care during cold weather.
• Clean barns, stalls, and trailers; maintain facilities and equipment.
• Service and support farm machinery and grounds as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Attend to live farm animals (Cows/stock dogs) by feeding grain, hay and keeping water sources open and in working condition. Provide extra bedding to animals during cold weather conditions. Assist mothers and evaluate calves for optimal health. Cleaning barns, stalls, and trailers. Service and support farm machinery, grounds and structures, Clean, repair, and maintain livestock facilities and equipment such as barns, stalls, trailers, fences, vehicles, and equipment. 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: 2 months

Two (2) 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 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.