Ranch Livestock Handler & Caretaker

H2ajobs; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing: Rental or public accomodation

Meals provided with kitchen facilities

Weekly shopping transport

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock farm laborer to care for cattle and other animals. You will feed, water, herd, and assist with births, branding, and veterinary tasks while maintaining animal records and facility upkeep. Three months of verifiable livestock experience is required.

You must be able to lift 50 lbs and may need a driver’s license after hire. Drug testing may be required by policy. Housing or public accommodations are available.

Qualifications

• Three months recent and verifiable experience with livestock.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May require a driver’s license after hire and clean driving record.
• Drug test may be administered per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Attend to live farm and ranch animals, including cattle.
• Feed, water, herd, graze, castrate, brand, catch and load animals.
• Maintain records on animals and assist with births and health checks.
• Inspect and repair livestock facilities and related equipment.
• Move bales and operate or tend farm equipment such as tractors.

Skills

Livestock handling

Heavy lifting

Drug test compliance

Tools

Tractor operation

Hand tools use (t post driver, hammer, wire stretcher)

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a livestock farm laborer to care for cattle and other animals. You will feed, water, herd, and assist with births, branding, and veterinary tasks while maintaining animal records and facility upkeep. Three months of verifiable livestock experience is required.

You must be able to lift 50 lbs and may need a driver’s license after hire. Drug testing may be required by policy. Housing or public accommodations are available.