Farmworker

We need a seasonal employee to assist with livestock. We buy cattle and sheep in November, feed them to gain weight and then sell them off in March at the higher weight. We do not have any livestock during the rest of the year. Employee will need to feed, water and care for the livestock during this period. During the winter we also raise winter wheat, winter oats and triticale. Employee will need to plant the crop, spread fertilizer and manure on the fields and harvest in the spring. Employee will drive tractor and spreaders during this period. Complete other general farm duties including maintenance and repair to equipment, fences and buildings. Employer will pay performance-based incentive bonuses at the end of the contract at employer’s discretion.

Requirements: 3 months of experience. Regular Driver's License and 3 months of farm experience and working with cattle. Employer requires post-hire drug testing at no cost to the employee to enforce a drug free workplace policy. Failing a drug test will result in termination. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires extensive sitting, walking, pushing, pulling and frequent stooping.