Livestock Worker/ranch Hand
Employer
6330 83rd St SW
Carson, ND 58529
United States
Job description
Performs any of the following tasks to attend to cattle on farm in a feedlot setting. Assist in unloading
calves from the truck. Administer vaccinations, boosters and de-wormer topically, orally or via syringe
or hypodermic needle while calf is in the chute. Apply insecticides. Brand animals to identify
ownership; band to remove testes. Assist in feeding twice daily through the use of a computerized
scale and feed wagon pulled behind a tractor. Load feed wagon using mechanized feed system and
pay loader. Haul feed to feedlot. Assist with delivery of offspring. Assist with breeding and embryo
transfer. Monitor calves for disease and injury. Separate sick calves from pen and administer
treatment. Maintain processing and treatment records. Weigh and load cattle. Clean/maintain feedlot,
buildings, equipment and water systems. Thoroughly clean pens using a pull-behind box scraper and
pay loader. Remove snow. Monitor/repair water system to ensure water is flowing efficiently and not
frozen. General seasonal cattle related farm duties.
Crops: Beef Cattle
Special Requirements
Minimum of 6 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires
drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of working with chemicals. Employer requires criminal background
check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to
pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50
pounds. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other
benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.