Livestock Worker
Employer
2361 Hwy 29 South
Ellisville, MS 39437
United States
Job description
Prepare cows for calving; calve cows and heifers; monitor cows and heifers multiple times daily for any early calving; break ice in watering facilities, ensure hay, salt and mineral blocks availability depending on weather conditions; check all cows and calves for weather related issues; move cattle to grass pasture as grass begins to grow; wean yearling calves; monitor cows and heifers for issues arising from pregnancy; sell yearling calves; remove dead from holding areas to prevent spread of disease; clean out barns; manually ensure availability of feed in lines; raise and lower water lines; ensure appropriate ventilation in barns; operate large farming equipment such as tractor, swather, baler, mower, fence hammer, decaker for planting, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting crops such as hay, silage; spray fence rows for weeds; clean inside and outside of machinery; bush hog; drive farm vehicle; minor and incidental upkeep to equipment and worksite.
Special Requirements
Six (6) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 75lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.