Livestock Worker

Job description

Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of cattle. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to livestock production.
Duties related to the production of livestock will include the following: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; observe animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine offspring delivery time; assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; confine livestock in stalls; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; clean/disinfect livestock stalls/corrals/sheds; maintain records on animals; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck.

Other duties will include the following responsibilities: maintain, drive, attach, and operate farm implements/tractors/equipment to haul and spread manure; make minor mechanical adjustments and repairs on machinery; paint/repair/maintain farm/livestock structures; maintain/repair fencing; perform general cleanup of farm/livestock areas; drive, load/unload farm trucks; operate vehicle, motor bike, or all-terrain vehicle in the course of performing duties; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.

Special Requirements

Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required.