Livestock Worker/ranch Hand
Employer
2287 205th Ave
Tracy, MN 56175
United States
Job description
Perform any of the following seasonal tasks to attend to livestock: Operating cattle feeding equipment along with heavy machinery for snow removal when needed. Care for beef cattle during the fall, winter and spring months. Check for frozen water tanks to ensure cattle have fresh water. Assisting with calving cows and ensuring calf health. Check cattle for sickness and treat if needed. Check and repair fences. Operate manure handling equipment and have GPS knowledge. Must have or be able to obtain a CDL or be willing to learn how to drive semi to haul feed. Must have basic knowledge or willing to learn how to operate an iPad for feeding and feed rations. Must be comfortable around cattle when: sorting, tagging, weighing, vaccinating, dehorning, castrating, loading and unloading trucks.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a CDL 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. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive sitting is required. Repetitive movements is required. 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.