Winter Ranch Herdhand: Calving, Feeding & Calf Care

H2ajobs; Lamar (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation support

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a farmhand to operate a tractor and feed mixer, preparing daily rations of hay, silage, and protein supplement. You will sort cows by calving date, assist with births, tag calves, and manage newborns, with housing and meals provided by the employer.

Position requires 3 months of general farmhand experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, ride a horse, drive a tractor, and work outdoors in cold weather, with potential year-round farm duties and occasional transportation support.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 months general farmhand experience.
• Ability to ride a horse.
• Ability to drive a tractor.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds for 75 yards.
• Work outdoors in cold weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate a farm tractor and feed mixer to prepare daily hay/silage/protein mix.
• Load and haul hay and silage and keep feeding records.
• Sort cows by calving date and move them to calving pastures.
• Assist cows with difficult births and tag/process newborn calves.
• Wean, gather, sort, and load calves for sale; work with calves during backgrounding.

Skills

Horse riding

Tractor operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Outdoor work

Farmhand experience

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking a farmhand to operate a tractor and feed mixer, preparing daily rations of hay, silage, and protein supplement. You will sort cows by calving date, assist with births, tag calves, and manage newborns, with housing and meals provided by the employer.

Position requires 3 months of general farmhand experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, ride a horse, drive a tractor, and work outdoors in cold weather, with potential year-round farm duties and occasional transportation support.