Livestock Worker
Employer
16416 County Road 14
Ovid, CO 80744
United States
Job description
Job duties include operating and maintaining a variety of farm equipment such as skid steers, loaders, and feeding machinery such as hay grinders to support daily livestock and facility operations. Feeding tasks involve mixing and distributing rations based on livestock nutritional requirements, lifting and handling heavy bags of minerals and supplements, and moving hay bales manually or with equipment. Animals must have clean, consistent access to feed and water, and rations should be adjusted as needed based on health or seasonal conditions. Livestock health must be monitored daily, with signs of illness or injury identified and addressed promptly. Medications and supplements are administered as needed, and support is provided during veterinary visits by gathering and restraining animals, preparing treatment areas, and recording health information. Additional duties include cleaning and maintaining barns, pens, and handling areas; managing bedding and manure; and ensuring a clean, safe environment for animals. Tasks are physically demanding and require regularly lifting and carrying heavy items such as hay bales, and mineral bags. Daily duties may vary. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
Special Requirements
Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Lifting may be required during feeding, watering, and other care taking duties. Employees will be working in cold temperatures.