Winter Cattle Farmhand: Calving, Feeding & Equipment

H2ajobs; Ada (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free meals

Transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking help for a cow/calf operation during the winter months. Daily feeding, care, and monitoring of livestock are required, with increased activity during calving season (February).

Duties include operating tractors and trucks, loading feed, and assisting with births, vaccinations, and animal health checks. Employer-provided housing and meals are included, plus transportation to town for personal services.

Qualifications

• 3 months farm experience required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Regular driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Feed cattle daily during winter and monitor health and well-being.
• Operate tractors, trucks, manure spreaders, and other farm equipment.
• Load and unload crops or materials manually or with conveyors or forklifts.
• Assist with calving and perform routine checks on calf health.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on farm equipment.

Skills

Farm experience

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Equipment operation

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking help for a cow/calf operation during the winter months. Daily feeding, care, and monitoring of livestock are required, with increased activity during calving season (February).

Duties include operating tractors and trucks, loading feed, and assisting with births, vaccinations, and animal health checks. Employer-provided housing and meals are included, plus transportation to town for personal services.