Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Livestock
Employer: Van Der Geest Dairy Cattle
Location: Merrill, WI
Workers needed: 4
Pay: $13.57/hour
Season: Nov 11, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Experience: 1 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock: Administer medications/vaccinations;
Check cattle feed & water equipment; Maintain cattle feed & water equipment; Clean livestock
stalls with disinfectant; Confine livestock to stalls; Feed livestock; Inspect livestock for
illness/injury; Mix additives in feed; Collect and remove manure; Maintain heated watering
system; Operate snow removal equipment; Break up ice in watering troughs; Cattle facility
expansion. Livestock: Dairy Cattle Equipment : Tractors, skid steers, mixers, trucks, trailers,
feeding equipment, manure handling equipment, loaders, manure dryer. Farming with: Dairy
Cattle. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate
equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation.
For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation
once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking
services).
Transport: 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.
Experience wanted: 1 months
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. Extensive pushing
and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. 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
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