Livestock Ranchhand - Caring for Cattle, Housing Included

H2ajobs; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Meals

Transport

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to attend to live farm and ranch animals, including cattle. Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castration, branding, catching, and loading animals; maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions.

Housing and meals are provided; weekly transportation to stores is available; transport is provided

Qualifications

• Six (6) months recent and verifiable experience required for the listed duties.
• Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license after hire and have a clean driving record.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Attend to live farm and ranch animals (cattle).
• Feed, water, herd, graze, castrate, brand, and load animals.
• Move livestock between locations and inspect housing facilities.
• Maintain animal records and monitor health and injuries.
• Administer medications, vaccines, or insecticides as prescribed.

Skills

Livestock handling

Driving license

Manual lifting

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers to attend to live farm and ranch animals, including cattle. Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castration, branding, catching, and loading animals; maintain records on animals; examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions.

Housing and meals are provided; weekly transportation to stores is available; transport is provided