Livestock Worker
Employer: Steven Stoker Farms
Location: Duckhill, MS
Workers needed: 1
Pay: $9.95/hour
Season: Nov 20, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Experience: 2 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Job entails the comprehensive care and daily management of a sheep flock throughout the winter months on a Mississippi-based farm. The role requires consistent monitoring of animal health and behavior, including early detection of symptoms related to cold stress, illness, or injury. Duties include preparing and delivering appropriate winter feed rations—such as hay, grain, and mineral supplements—based on the flock’s age, condition, and reproductive status. The worker must ensure that all sheep have continuous access to clean, unfrozen drinking water, which may require breaking ice, using heated waterers, or manually transporting water to remote pastures or pens. Daily tasks also include inspecting and maintaining shelters, barns, and windbreaks to ensure that all structures remain secure and adequately protect the animals from wind, rain, and freezing temperatures. The worker is expected to apply fresh bedding (such as straw or wood shavings) regularly to insulate the animals from cold ground surfaces and prevent respiratory and hoof-related health issues. Responsibilities extend to the upkeep of fencing and gating systems to contain the flock and protect against predators, particularly during periods of low visibility or snowfall. Throughout the season, the worker will assist in administering parasite control protocols, vaccinations, and any other veterinary treatments prescribed by farm management or a licensed veterinarian. Detailed observation of individual sheep is required to detect signs of lameness, weight loss, respiratory distress, or signs of lambing. The worker will also maintain accurate logs of feed intake, treatments, medical issues, and flock movements for farm records and regulatory compliance. General winter farm maintenance is also part of the role, including clearing pathways of mud or ice, operating tractors or ATVs for hauling feed or materials, and assisting with snow or debris removal around livestock areas. Daily duties may vary. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.
Transport: After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.
Experience wanted: 2 months
Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, or walking. Random drug testing and criminal background checks may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure safe housing and work environments for all workers. Positive drug test results or refusal to comply with testing may result in termination of employment. If the employer discovers a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender that the employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers, the employer may terminate the worker (foreign and/or domestic) with notification to OFLC and DHS in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(n).
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