Livestock Worker

H2ajobs; Ovid (CO); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

H2ajobs in Colorado is hiring a farm laborer to operate and maintain various farm equipment, assist with feeding livestock, and support daily facility operations. The role involves lifting heavy items, handling hay, mixing feed, and ensuring clean barns and equipment.

Experience is minimal (2 months) with basic English literacy and a valid driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days. Housing and meals are provided, with transportation reimbursement after half the contract.

Qualifikationen

• Basic English literacy required.
• Driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days.
• Physically demanding role with regular lifting of heavy items.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain a variety of farm equipment.
• Feed livestock and distribute rations, monitor access to feed and water.
• Clean and maintain barns, pens and handling areas; manage bedding and manure.
• Assist during veterinary visits by gathering and restraining animals and preparing treatment areas.

Kenntnisse

Basic English literacy

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Job duties include operating and maintaining a variety of farm equipment such as skid steers, loaders, and feeding machinery such as hay grinders to support daily livestock and facility operations. Feeding tasks involve mixing and distributing rations based on livestock nutritional requirements, lifting and handling heavy bags of minerals and supplements, and moving hay bales manually or with equipment. Animals must have clean, consistent access to feed and water, and rations should be adjusted as needed based on health or seasonal conditions. Livestock health must be monitored daily, with signs of illness or injury identified and addressed promptly. Medications and supplements are administered as needed, and support is provided during veterinary visits by gathering and restraining animals, preparing treatment areas, and recording health information. Additional duties include cleaning and maintaining barns, pens, and handling areas; managing bedding and manure; and ensuring a clean, safe environment for animals. Tasks are physically demanding and require regularly lifting and carrying heavy items such as hay bales, and mineral bags. Daily duties may vary. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.

Transport: After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Lifting may be required during feeding, watering, and other care taking duties. Employees will be working in cold temperatures.