Animal/ Livestock Husbandary And Production
Employer
9039 Russellville Road
Rockfield, KY 42274
United States
Job description
Workers mowing/bush-hogging, cut, rake and roll hay, chop, haul and bag wheatlage and silage or any other farm related task. Workers may operate tractors and farm equipment to cut, rake and bail hay and wheatlage and wrap for storage, harvesting of corn silage/ chopping and bagging, disc fields after harvest, plant and fertilize cover crops. Operate tractor and equipment to mow/bush-hogg pastures and fields. May operate truck/tractor and wagon to move hay for storage and wrapping wheatlage. Workers will taking soil samples, discing, to prepare fields for corn plant crops in the spring. Workers may operate farm equipment to spread fertilizer and spray for weeds. Will work with the management of livestock, herd health work associated with breeding and calving season. Inspect herd to identifying signs of illness or injury, administering medications and vaccinations as directed by employer, tag for identification, castrate and monitor for signs of distress, operate tractor to feed hay/wheatlage, silage and mineral during winter months as directed by employer, ensure cattle access to water, operate tractor remove manure from fed area as directed by employer, monitor heard cow and first time heifers during pregnancy and assist with calf birthing as needed, monitor cow/calf for signs of distress, mending established fences to ensure cattle do trespass on neighbors properties and/or roadways, assist with loading and transportation of livestock in truck and trailer. Alternative work may include cleaning barns, mowing, weeding eating around outbuilding and fences.
Special Requirements
Operating motor vehicles under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal and prohibited by law. Operating tools and equipment as applicable
and noted in the job description while under the influence of drugs and or alcohol is dangerous and noted in operator manuals - Do Not
Operate Under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol. Workmans' Comp Insurance as well as vehicle insurance companies require safety compliance. Poor judgment, improper driving, etc. can result in serious and fatal accidents. Employer has strict policy prohibiting drug use. Any drug testing will be post hire and at the employer's expense. Assisting with the employers farming operation includes lifting agricultural tools and equipment that weigh up to the requirement listed. Employer may request but cannot require workers to work on their Sabbath. The nature of farm work may require workers to work after dark and possibly weekends depending on the weather conditions.