RANCH HAND

SILVERCREST AGRIVENTURES; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Silvercrest Agriventures is seeking a motivated livestock care worker to prepare, maintain and service facilities for the winter calving season. You will care for lambs and calves, assist with births, monitor newborns, and support feeding, watering, and livestock regulation until they are grown.

The role is physically demanding and requires lifting 50 lbs and a valid driver’s license. Housing is provided by the employer, with meals and cooking facilities available.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock care preferred (sheep, calves, general cattle).
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in different weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and service facilities and equipment for winter calving season.
• Care for lambs and calves, assist with births, monitor and care for newborns.

Skills

Livestock handling

Animal care

Maintenance

Driver's license

Weather endurance

Job description

PREPARE, MAINTAIN AND SERVICE ALL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST WITH THE WINTER CALVING SEASON. CARING FOR AND LAMBING OUT OF LAMBS AND CALVES. ASSIST WITH BIRTHS, CONTINUE MONITORING AND CARING FOR ALL NEW BORNS. ASSIST IN FEEDING , WATERING AND REGULATING ALL LIVESTOCK UNTIL THEY ARE GROWN ENOUGH AND WEATHER PERMITS RETURNING TO PASTURE. ABILITY TO LIFT 50LBS REPEATEDLY, ABLE TO OBTAIN DRIVERS LICENSE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS. 70% LIVESTOCK AND 30% MAINTENANCE DUTIES.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: EMPLOYER WILL PROVIDE FREE COOKING FACILITIES AND A FULLY FURNISHED KITCHEN.

TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED NO LESS THAN ONCE PER WEEK TO THE NEAREST TOWN FOR GROCERIES, BANKING AND SUPPLIES. ONE 4 DOOR, 4 PASSENGER VEHICLES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR WORKERS TO USE FOR ALL WORK AND PERSONAL RELATED TRAVEL.

2016 ARCADIA

INSURANCE CARDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Transport: EMPLOYER WILL PAY FOR OR REIMBURSE H2A WORKERS WITH PAY FOR THE FIRST WORKWEEK FOR COSTS INCURRED BY WORKER FOR VISA PROCESSING, INBOUND & OUTBOUND BORDER CROSSING AND ALL OTHER RELATED FEES. PURSUANT TO 20 CFR655.122(H)(1), THE EMPLOYER WILL REIMBURSE THE WORKER IN FULL FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED TRANSPORTATION COSTS AND REASONABLE SUBSISTENCE NO LATER THAN AT THE HALFWAY POINT IN THE WORK CONTRACT (50% PERIOD) IF SUCH PAYMENT WAS NOT ALREADY PAID IN FULL TO THE WORKER PRIOR TO THE 50% MARK.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Silvercrest Agriventures is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment for all employees. To support this commitment, we may conduct random drug testing post hire. The purpose of these tests is not to exclude individuals from employment opportunities, or act as a nexus for hiring or firing, but rather to promote workplace safety particularly in positions where employees operate equipment, vehicles, or perform safety-sensitive tasks. These random drug testings help ensure that all employees can perform their duties safely

and effectively, minimizing risks to themselves, co-workers, and the job site. Any testing will be conducted in a fair, confidential, and respectful manner, consistent with applicable laws and company policies and at the employer's expense.