Livestock Worker/ranch Hand
Employer
22763 185th Avenue
Little Falls, MN 56345
United States
Job description
Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock: Checking fences daily. Maintaining fences and clearing snow away from gates, feed bunks and waterers. Clearing snow from shelter areas to maintain access. De-icing water tanks and automatic waterers. Hauling water to cattle in remote pastures. Hauling feed to pasture cattle. Clearing feed bunks from accumulated snow and frozen feed. Clearing farm roads to provide access for milk hauler and feed and fuel deliveries. Clearing local roads to provide access for employees. Inspecting cattle for illness and injuries, treating or removing them as necessary. Sorting pasture cattle. Moving cattle to and from pasture. Maintaining doors, buildings and gates as affected by winter weather. Cleaning bedding and maintaining calf housing. Preparing equipment for spring field work. Drive to town to pick up cattle supplies.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory. 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.