Livestock Worker

Job description

Must have at least 6 months experience as it relates to sheep. A reference is required. Worker must have knowledge of livestock and be able to assist in the birthing process of sheep. Must be able to identify, separate and move into bonding pens sheep which have given birth from those which are still pregnant. Further duties will include but are not limited to branding, vaccinating, castrating, sorting and loading on trucks for transport to pasture or market.
Must be able to move and install temporary fence as well as repair permanent fence. Must be able to install and move portable processing and loading corrals. Will be required to operate vehicles supplementing feed and water for livestock as needed. Will be required to supply water, repair pipelines and repair water troughs. Must feed guard dogs daily.
Will be required to move sheep to different fenced pastures assuring that the nutritional needs of livestock and good husbandry practices of livestock are met, as well as comply with any Federal, State and local mandates as they address food safety, grass mulch levels, endangered species and fire prevention. Worker will be required to attend quarterly safety meetings.
Worker will be supplied with fixed site housing that not only satisfies DOL requirements but also complies with California fixed site housing requirements for hourly employees. Worker will be required to maintain housing in a clean and EDD compliant manner. Worker will notify employer of any repair that is needed to the housing.
Workers will work an eight hour shift as agreed upon by the employer in any 24-hour period.