Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Employer: Sara Ceynar
Location: Arnegard, ND
Workers needed: 1
Pay: $19.99/hour
Season: Jan 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027
Experience: 3 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
The worker will perform seasonal agricultural duties associated with the winter feeding and care of cattle on a family cattle ranch in Arnegard, North Dakota, where North Dakota winter conditions require daily feeding and observation of the herd. The majority of the worker's time will be spent feeding and watering livestock daily throughout the winter months. During the winter feeding period, the worker will move and stack hay bales for feeding, haul and handle stored feed and grain used for winter feeding, and operate and maintain tractors, fences, water supplies, and other farm equipment and facilities used in the winter care of livestock. Winter duties also include moving and handling livestock, inspecting animals for signs of illness or injury, administering vaccinations, assisting with the treatment of sick or injured livestock, and assisting with births and the care of young livestock as calving begins. General farm labor is limited to work directly related to the winter feeding and care of the cattle. The need for this worker ends when the cattle go out on summer pasture and no longer require daily winter monitoring. Work hours are dependent on weather, crop conditions, and operational demands and may fluctuate during the season. 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 of related experience is required. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase based on verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed in the job order at the employer's sole discretion. Operator License Class D required. The selected candidate will have 60 days to obtain the required license.
Skill Level II, Experienced Level. The employer designates this position as Skill Level II based on the experience and qualifications required for the job opportunity.
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