Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock
Employer: Roger Kenner
Location: Leeds, ND
Workers needed: 4
Pay: $19.99/hour
Season: Dec 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Experience: 3 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
Help the ranch cope with winter weather by moving snow and bedding the feedlot barns. Bed the 6 calving barns each day with straw during calving. The ranch calves between 450-500 head each year so cows must be sorted that are close to calving and assistance given with pre-calving vaccinations. Monitor the cows that are calving and be able to assist when needed. Pen up each cow and calf after calving in maternity pens and tag and tattoo calves. Monitor the newborn calves for sickness after turned out of barns. Mix rations and run the feed wagon in the feedlot. Assist with performance information of bulls (weights, scrotal measurements, carcass ultrasound, etc.) Get bulls ready for the bull sale the 2nd Saturday of February. This includes cleaning bulls so they can be videotaped prior to the sale in January. Drive cattle to the veterinarian. 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: 3 months
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling 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, 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.
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