Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H2ajobs; Placedo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free meals and kitchen facilities

Weekly transportation to stores

Job summary

H2ajobs in Texas seeks a livestock handler to break ice in water troughs, monitor cattle and calves, and assist with feeding, bedding, and vaccination during winter weather.

Role requires English proficiency, at least 3 months of recent experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a valid driver's license. Housing and meals are provided; weekly transportation to grocery stores is available.

Drug testing may be required and employees must comply with the employer's drug-free policy.

Qualifications

• Three months of recent and verifiable experience in livestock handling.
• Able to obtain a valid driver's license following hire.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Break ice in water troughs so cattle can drink.
• Operate tank heaters and provide hay as bedding; replace as needed.
• Administer medication, process and vaccinate livestock during extreme weather.
• Monitor heifers and cows multiple times daily for birthing; care for calves at birth.
• Record number and weight of calves; ensure calves receive initial care.

Skills

English communication

Job description

Break ice in water troughs so cattle can drink, operate tank heaters; provide hay as bedding for cattle to lay on, replace bedding as necessary to avoid contamination and disease, protect cattle from winter elements such as sleet, snow, ice, freezing temperatures; administering medication, processing, feeding, vaccinating livestock to strengthen immune system during extreme weather; monitor heifers and cows multiple times daily for birthing; calves cows and heifers, provide care to calves immediately at birth and record number and weight of calves; 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: 3 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 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.