Livestock Care Specialist — Farmhand

H2ajobs; Cheyenne Wells (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Weekly town transportation (employer"s

Job summary

H2ajobs in Colorado is seeking a livestock handler to feed and water animals, monitor supplies, and move herds between pastures, scales, or enclosures. You will inspect animals for health and track weight and physical condition. You will assist with breeding, artificial inseminations, and animal births, and maintain barns, pens, fences, and related facilities.

Accurate record-keeping of growth and production is required. Employer-provided housing and meals are included.

Qualifications

• Experience: minimum 1 month in livestock care or farming.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water livestock and monitor supplies.
• Move herd to pastures, scales, or enclosures.
• Inspect animals for illness or injury and track physical traits.
• Maintain and repair barns, fences, pens, and yards.
• Prepare feed, mixes, and medicines as prescribed.
• Keep growth, production, and cost records.

Skills

Speak English

Physical stamina

Driver's license within 30 days

Lift 70 pounds

Job description

H2ajobs in Colorado is seeking a livestock handler to feed and water animals, monitor supplies, and move herds between pastures, scales, or enclosures. You will inspect animals for health and track weight and physical condition. You will assist with breeding, artificial inseminations, and animal births, and maintain barns, pens, fences, and related facilities.

Accurate record-keeping of growth and production is required. Employer-provided housing and meals are included.