Job Duties:
Assess livestock for injuries or illness, medicating and treating injured or ill cattle, working and banding bull calves, tagging, checking pregnant cattle/weaning, vaccinating, hauling hay to cattle, maintaining feed equipment and water troughs, prepping waterlines for freeze, upkeeping and repairing of hay equipment, reinforcing and repairing pasture fencing and gates, hauling hay to pastures, calving during necessary period, loading and hauling cattle to the market and placing minerals and/or supplements in pastures for cattle. Drive to town on occasion for cattle supplies.
Special Requirements:
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children and expensive tools and equipment on the farm. Failure to pass criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion.