Farm/livestock Worker
Employer
211 Swan Valley Highway (including fields/worksites within a 10-mile radius)
Ririe, ID 83443
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of potatoes, grain, hay and cattle.
The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to livestock production.
General Farm Work will include the following responsibilities: paint/repair farm structures; maintain/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm areas; drive, load/unload Ag exempt, non CDL 10-wheel trucks to transport crops to onsite storage facilities; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.
Duties related to the production of Livestock will include the following: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine delivery time, assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; confine livestock in stalls; clean/disinfect livestock corrals/stalls/sheds; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck.
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 20 days experience with farm work and livestock care and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.