Livestock Worker
Employer
21024 421st Ave
Iroquois, SD 57353
United States
Job description
This is temporary because the cattle- young calves and adult cattle- will come into the feed lot for the fall and winter seasons. In the spring, the cattle will return to the pasture. The position is temporary because livestock work for our feed lot is seasonal. 1. The SD winter requires cattle to be housed in the feed lot. This is seasonal because the inclement fall and winter weather prevent the cattle from grazing in the pasture. All cattle, adult and young, are housed in the feed lot during the winter. 2. As part of seasonal cattle harvest, the feed lot enable calf production harvest by allowing the calf to be cared and maintained before the spring auction where sold for breeding or food production. 3. Assist with harvesting hay and transporting bales to storage in August, September. Must be able to document and read cattle records, charts and meters in English. Will perform all duties associated with cattle care; preparation and maintenance of equipment used for the purpose of moving, penning, vaccinating, feeding and general care of cattle will be required; repairs and maintenance to equipment, buildings and fences. driving farm vehicle; minor daily and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
Special Requirements
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Employer Contact Info
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