H-2A · Agriculture

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Zimba Dairy Inc

Deford, MI — United States

Job duties

Official text in English.

Perform duties like: Move cattle from summer pasture to winter pasture in November. Separate cattle into groups and different pastures. Wean calves. Feed cattle. Separate and transport cattle to market. Clean feed alleys. Clean water tanks. Keep feed pushed up for cattle. Haul straw for bedding of barns. Bed barns for calves during inclement weather. Vaccinate cows and calves. Monitor, fill and maintain round bale feeders and feed wagons. Maintain and repair feed equipment, including wagons, skid loaders, telehandlers, manure spreaders and payloaders. Monitor electric for fences. Monitor, fill and maintain mineral feeders. Inspect livestock for illness/injuries. Monitor quality of pastures. Prepare barns for winter weather. Snow and ice removal. Open frozen water tanks. Inspect, maintain, repair and replace gates. Clean barns of straw pack and haul to composting building. Assist veterinarian. Ear tag calves for identification. Treat illness/injury and maintain health records. Monitor during calving season and maintain birth records. Maintain and repair lanes to woods, winter fields. Prepare summer pastures for grazing. Drive to town to pick up cattle supplies.

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 employer's expenses use to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check due to expensive tools and equipment, and the presence of children on the farm. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. 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. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion

Housing

Employer provided House; 4 bedrooms; 10 beds; accommodates 10 people. Employer will house, Only workers

Transportation

The employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.

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