Livestock worker

H2ajobs; Savage (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Savage, MT seeks a farm worker to care for cattle and other ranch animals. You will feed, water, herd, catch and load animals, and maintain calving areas while keeping accurate animal records on site.

Experience of at least 3 months is required. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, pass a drug test, and obtain a driving license after hire. Housing and meals are provided by the employer, along with weekly transportation to stores for groceries.

Qualifications

• Three months of recent, verifiable livestock handling experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass a drug test and comply with policy.
• Must obtain a driver’s license after hire and maintain a clean driving record.
• English language required.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water cattle, herd and sort as needed.
• Move livestock and feed between locations.
• Inspect animals for disease and injuries; maintain calving areas.
• Maintain records on animals and facilities; clean and repair housing and equipment.

Skills

English

Job description

Attend to live farm, ranch animals that include cattle; Duties include feeding, watering, herding, catching, and loading animals; Maintain records on animals; Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Prepare calving areas; Sort cattle upon sale; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; Move livestock and feed from one location to another; Clean and maintain animal housing areas with loader; Break ice in water facilities and maintain heated watering systems; Inspect, maintain, prepare, repair livestock equipment, facilities, buildings, pens, yards, and fences; Must speak English.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport: See Addendum C

Experience wanted: 3 months

Three (3) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a drug test at no cost to the worker and be subject to the employers drug free and alcohol free workplace policy including testing protocols. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.