Livestock Production Worker

First Creek Ranch Inc; Saco (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided on-site

Job summary

The Winter Cattle Feeders position at H2ajobs in Montana requires workers to care for livestock during winter. You will drive trucks and equipment to distribute feed and perform basic repairs to keep gear operating. Lift heavy hay bales, break ice, and use a horse or 4-wheeler to move cattle between pastures, with tractor snow-clearing duties.

Experience of at least 3 months and a valid driver's license are required. Employer provides housing and meals; schedules may vary with weather and season.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months past ranch/work experience.
• Driver's license required for hauling feed.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Work outdoors in extreme cold and varying weather.
• May require split shifts and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive trucks and equipment to distribute feed to livestock.
• Perform equipment and tire repairs to keep gear operational.
• Lift and move hay bales up to 100 pounds.
• Break ice and maintain water supply for livestock.
• Ride horse or use a 4-wheeler to move cattle between pastures.
• Operate tractor with blade to clear snow and access routes.
• Assist with calving and cattle sorting as needed.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Livestock handling

Truck driving

Snow removal

Horse riding

Equipment maintenance

Tractor operation

Vehicle maintenance

Tools

Tractor operation

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

The Winter Cattle Feeders duties are specific to caring for livestock during winter months. The worker(s) will be required to drive trucks and other equipment to distribute feed to animals on the range; may need to do equipment and tire repair to keep equipment operating. Lift and carry hay bales weighing up to 100 pounds; physically break ice with shovel and/or spud bar in order to keep water supply open for livestock; ride horse and/or 4-wheeler to move cows to various pastures feed livestock supplementary rations and mineral blocks with feeding equipment. The worker(s) will be required to operate tractor with blade to move snow in order to keep areas open for movement of workers, equipment and livestock. Operate ranch equipment and perform minor repairs and maintenance. May assist with the calving and sorting of cattle also.

Workers must be willing and able to perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Most duties are performed out-of-doors and entail exposure to extreme cold; snow, and wind; and herding hazards. Must be self sufficient in a winter blizzard situation. feeding work will have to be done despite adverse winter conditions. General supervision will be provided by the ranch owner.

A minimum of 3 months’ experience is required. Drivers' License is required for hauling feed and back hauls for feed trip. Increased wages and or bonus pay may be possible depending on experience.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Kitchen facilities, utilities and utensils will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker. Worker will prepare their own meals. Upon request, employer will provide transportation to stores at least every two weeks for shopping for food and other necessary items at no cost to the worker.

Transport: INBOUND 1) Advance the worker the required transportation and subsistence costs to workers in corresponding employment who are traveling to the employer's work site. The amount of daily subsistence payment will be no less than those set forth in Sec 655.173(a). 2) Pay directly for the inbound transportation, typically, airplane transportation, and reimburse any subsistence costs.

If the employer has not previously advanced or paid directly for the inbound transportation and subsistence costs

Experience wanted: 3 months

Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site. A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges).

The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.