H-2A · Agriculture

Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Stevenson Farms

Selden, KS — United States

Job duties

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We need assistance with winter feeding and maintaining our cattle herd. Worker will be performing duties related to SOC 45-2093 Livestock worker. Job duties will include but not be limited to: maintaining and repairing fences, this included working with hot-wire fence used to section off pastures and follow rotational grazing schedules. Inspect, maintain, and repair machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures. Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain. Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment. Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos. Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals. Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food. Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial inseminations, and helping with animal births. Break ice so cattle have access to fresh water, this may include thawing water lines and faucets, removing snow and ice as needed to maintain access to livestock and feed. Must speak and understand English.

Requirements

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.

Transportation

See Addendum C

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