Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Employer: Steven Schneider
Location: Crary, ND
Workers needed: 1
Pay: $19.99/hour
Season: Nov 21, 2026 – May 1, 2027
Experience: 3 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
The worker will perform duties associated with the care and handling of beef cattle on a beef cattle ranching operation located in Nelson County, North Dakota. For the requested employment period of November 21, 2026 through May 1, 2027, the worker will assist with seasonal cattle care activities, including daily feeding, pen maintenance, and ongoing monitoring of livestock throughout the winter season. Specific duties include feeding livestock according to established schedules, moving and handling livestock, and monitoring livestock health and wellbeing, including maintaining suitable bedding and pen conditions to support animal comfort and health. The worker will work with cattle under the direction of the farm owner and will be expected to perform these duties in varying winter weather conditions, as the intensity of daily livestock care depends on weather and the progression of the season. Prior experience of at least three months working with cattle is required. These duties are limited to the seasonal cattle care work described above and do not include general farm labor, equipment operation, or crop production duties, as none of those activities apply to this position. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dish-washing 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: 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: 3 months
Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced LevelPursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision.
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