Livestock Care & Herding Specialist

H2ajobs; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock handler to feed, water, and monitor animals, and to herd them to pastures or enclosures. You will inspect animals for health, administer medications, and coordinate with veterinarians for more extensive care.

You will also maintain buildings, pens, and equipment, and keep growth and cost records. The role requires 3 months of relevant experience, ability to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days, and compliance with drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak English.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience: minimum 3 months in livestock handling or similar.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Drug screening and criminal background check required post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor supplies.
• Herd animals to grazing areas or to enclosures; inspect for illness or injury.
• Administer medications or arrange for veterinary care as needed.
• Maintain and repair farm equipment, pens, and fences; clean stalls and yards.
• Move equipment and livestock between locations; record growth and production data.
• Provide basic hair and livestock grooming as needed and ensure food safety and biosecurity.

Skills

English speaking

Stamina

Manual labor

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock handler to feed, water, and monitor animals, and to herd them to pastures or enclosures. You will inspect animals for health, administer medications, and coordinate with veterinarians for more extensive care.

You will also maintain buildings, pens, and equipment, and keep growth and cost records. The role requires 3 months of relevant experience, ability to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days, and compliance with drug screening and background checks.