Livestock Worker

Job description

Performs job duties like: Administer medications/vaccinations; Brand livestock; Castrate
livestock; Check cattle feed & water equipment; Maintain cattle feed & water equipment; Feed
livestock; Herd livestock; Inspect livestock for illness/injury; Maintain livestock equipment;
Make hay feed; Mix additives in feed; Place mineral blocks; Protect livestock from predators;
Tend to pregnant cattle; Tend to young calves; Transport cattle; Collect and remove manure;
Construct windbreaks for livestock; Maintain heated watering system; Operate snow removal
equipment; Break up ice in watering troughs. Inspect, maintain, and repair pens, yards, and
fences. Drive water truck; Move water equipment; Feed protein; Drive ATV's; Haul feed/hay.
Work is to be done for long periods of time in the field, when plants may be wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc. may affect workers ability to perform the job. Workers must be able to perform the required work with or without reasonable accommodations.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing appropriate work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Casual clothing not permitted. Workers wearing inappropriate clothing will not be permitted to start work.
Workers will have an unpaid lunch break when working more than 5 hours. Must report to work at the designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start/end times. Employer may request, but not require that workers work more than the stated daily hours, on the worker’s Sabbath, or on federal holidays.

Workers may not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol on company worksites or vehicles is prohibited and will be cause for immediate termination.
Out of concern for the safety of other workers, staff or the public at large, the employer reserves the right to terminate for cause, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, any worker found during the period of employment to have a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender.
The work described herein is regular, seasonal full-time work requiring all workers to be available as stated on the standard work schedule, throughout the entire contract period. Employees may experience a temporary reduction in work and/or a temporary work stoppage due to the natural agricultural cycle.
Employer also retains the right to terminate workers for lawful job-related reasons, including but not limited to workers who: are regularly absent or tardy; malingers or otherwise refuses to work in accordance with direction, or is otherwise obviously unqualified to perform the job; is physically able but does not demonstrate the willingness to perform the work necessary.
Non-U.S. workers may be terminated if one or more U.S. workers becomes available for the job during the employer's recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences.
Foreign workers will be advised of their responsibility to depart the U.S. when employment comes to an end. Employer will request and maintain records of each worker’s permanent home address, e-mail address (when available) and phone number.

Special Requirements

Minimum of 1 months of experience working with livestock is required. Workers must have a valid, insurable drivers license or be eligible to apply and obtain a license within 30 days of hire for same at no cost to the worker. Lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. 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.

Employer requires all-newly hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid background check, due to proximity to children at the worksite. All background checks are conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire.

Employer reserves the right to conduct employer-paid drug testing upon suspicion and/or after an accident. Any employee who declines to take or fails a drug test will be immediately terminated.