Livestock Worker/ranch Hand
Employer
5200 County Road 628
Fisk, MO 63940
United States
Job description
Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock: Ensure adequate food source and provide additional feeding station if necessary. Bring water to grazing areas and replenish 2-3 times per day. Monitor cattle health closely by examining for disease or injury, provide medical care to cattle if necessary. Monitor general herd health for winter parasites and treat as needed. Monitor herd closely when weather conditions become harsh, assist in calving deliveries, tag and closely monitor newborns. Mob grazing of cattle on cover crop land during winter in Missouri will require day long and nighttime monitoring. Drive pick-up truck to town for cattle supplies on occasion.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive walking is required. 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.