Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

Worker will be performing duties related to SOC 45-2093 Livestock worker, job duties will include but not be limited to: Attend to live farm, ranch animals that include cattle; Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, catching, loading animals, deliver feed and hay. Maintain records on animals; Receive, process, and sort cattle; Break ice in stock tanks; Move snow and ice so that cattle have access to water and feed. Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Assist in birth deliveries; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; operate equipment such as tractors with loaders, skid steers, vertical mixers, hay grinders, etc to prepare and distribute feed to cattle. Operate and monitor grain conditioning equipment to ensure efficient and safe conditioning of grain to meet quality and livestock feed standards Guide products to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products. Monitor and report grain moisture and grades. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning conditioning equipment, storage areas, and surrounding

facilities. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team. Load semi-trucks with hopper bottom trailers and maintain load documents. Operate fans and other equipment to condition grain and control moisture levels. Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition. Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. Scrape and pile manure as needed. ; Inspect, maintain, prepare, and repair livestock working equipment, machinery, sheds, corrals, etc, yards and fences including temporary hot wire, faucets, and other feeding/watering equipment; Provide mineral and supplements to cattle. Must speak and understand English.

Requirements: 12 months of experience. Twelve (12) months recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive for an illegal/controlled substance or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.