Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, & Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

H2ajobs; Stanley (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock handler to join our North Dakota farm operations. You will perform tasks to care for cattle, manage feeding, water systems, and general barn maintenance. You will work under supervision and may assist veterinarians during calving or medical procedures.

The role requires at least one month of experience, ability to lift 60 pounds, speak English, and willingness to live in employer-provided housing with meals. Driver's license within 30 days may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one month of experience in livestock handling or related work.
• Ability to understand and follow safety and biosecurity guidelines.
• Must be able to speak English and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain heated watering system and manage feed wagons.
• Mix and provide feed and water, clean stalls, and prepare for calving.
• Assist veterinarian during delivery and perform basic animal care (vaccinations, treatments).
• Confer with supervisors on biosecurity and safety practices; maintain records as required.

Job description

Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock: Maintain heated watering system. Operate snow removal equipment in order to operate feed wagons. Mix feed and additives, fill feed troughs with feed and water for livestock; remove ice formed in water. Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries. Vaccinate animals by placing vaccine in drinking water or feed using syringes and hypodermic needles. Apply medications to cuts and bruises, spray livestock with insecticide. Confine livestock in stalls. Wash and clip livestock to prepare them for calving. Assist veterinarian in delivery of offspring. Bind or clamp testes or surgically removes testes to castrate livestock. Clip identifying notches or symbols on animal or brand animal using branding iron to indicate ownership. Clean livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Maintain buildings. Maintain breeding, feeding and costs records. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience with our company. Minimum one (1) month’s experience. Basic literacy and arithmetic requirement. No minimum education required. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).

Transport: The employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.

Experience wanted: 1 months

Minimum of 1 month of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion.