Farm Ranch Animal Worker
Employer
6330 83rd St SW
Carson, ND 58529
United States
Job description
Performs any of the following tasks to attend to cattle on farm in a feedlot setting. Assist in unloading calves from the truck. Administer vaccinations, boosters, and de-wormer topically, orally or via syringe or hypodermic needle while calf is in the chute. Apply insecticides. Brand animals to identify ownership; band to remove testes. Assist in feeding twice daily through the use of a computerized scale and feed wagon pulled behind a tractor. Load feed wagon using mechanized feed system and pay loader. Haul feed to feedlot. Assist with delivery of offspring. Assist with breeding and embryo transfer. Monitor calves for disease and injury. Separate sick calves from pen and administer treatment. Maintain processing and treatment records. Weigh and load cattle. Clean/maintain feedlot, buildings, equipment, and water systems. Thoroughly clean pens using a pull-behind box scraper and pay loader. Remove snow. Monitor/repair water system to ensure water is flowing efficiently and not frozen. Maintain tractors and implements by performing tasks such as oil changes, greasing and tire repair. Repair equipment. Maintain and repair mechanized feed system.
Crops: Beef Cattle
Special Requirements
Minimum of 6 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post-hire at employers expense due to the liability of driving trucks on public roads. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.