Livestock Worker
Employer
11901 Hwy 491 North
Philadelphia, MS 39350
United States
Job description
The job will require workers to do the following tasks: feeding livestock, checking livestock, assisting with vet visits, assisting with medication administration, planting grass, clearing land, mowing grass, and harvesting hay. Employees will also harvest timber to produce fence post. Building and maintaining property borders and other light farm repairs as needed. Equipment that employees will operate includes but is not limed to tractors with bush hog equipment, dozer, excavator, skid steer, dump truck, hay mower, rake and bailer, trailer with lowboy, zero turn mower, weed eater, UTV, and 4 wheeler. Non CDL farm trucks will be loaded with agricultural products and driven on the farm and to storage facilities. Manual duties include but are not limited to performing general maintenance, repairs and/or clean-up of storage sheds, buildings, and all farm equipment; ensuring operational areas are organized and well maintained; using hand tools and equipment to repair, clean and maintain farm vehicles, machinery and specialized machinery and agricultural equipment; and regularly servicing equipment. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary depending. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
Special Requirements
Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy and math skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may experience frequent stooping, bending, or repetitive movements.