Livestock Farmworker
Employer
25290 255th Ave
Long Prairie, MN 56347
United States
Job description
Workers will be required to complete seasonal livestock duties including feeding hay, feeding grain, maintaining minerals and salt, ensure cattle have adequate water and check water at least twice per day for freezing. Workers will be responsible for checking and maintaining the health of the cattle including deworming and administering any necessary medications. Responsibilities will also include separating the cattle into necessary pens and ensuring feeder steers have the correct ration of ground feed and the heifers have daily feeding of grain. Responsibilities will also include feedlot maintenance, i.e. snow and manure removal, inspect, maintain and repair pens, yards and fences, and maintenance on hay and grain feeders. Workers will be responsible for removing and disposing dead animals. Workers will also be responsible for clearing snow in yard and driveway for feed trucks to enter and exit, as well as maintaining snow removal equipment such as snowplow, skid loader and skid loader trailer, tractor and snow blower and wagon. Drive to town to pick up cattle supplies. Meet with veterinarian to discuss proper treatment of animals. The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 1 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. 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 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.