Farm Laborer - Seasonal livestock
Employer: RAGUSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP
Location: WHEATON, MN
Workers needed: 4
Pay: $18.73/hour
Season: Dec 15, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
Experience: 3 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
On farms, seasonal work from November through March involving weaning of calves, including acclimatization to new environments, and assisting with socialization of calves. Workers will be responsible for gradually reducing calves’ dependency on mother’s milk and will help the calves transition to a solid food diet. Introduce alternative sources of nutrition. Introduce pellets, hay, and corn to diet when calves are ready.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: The employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers may prepare their own meals. Employer will provide (on a voluntary basis) transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries and/or other incidentals.
If free and convenient kitchen facilities become unavailable for any reason, the employer will provide three meals a day for which it will charge individual workers, by payroll deduction, no more than the daily permitted amount of $16.78 per worker per day, which was the amount effective from April, 7 2026.
Transport: See Addendum C
Experience wanted: 3 months
Position requires three (3) months of experience in livestock. Must be able to lift 70 lbs for 70 yds. post-employment drug tests are paid for by employer when applicable. Employees must be able to lift and carry materials or equipment with a weight of 70 pounds frequently throughout the workday. Work requires repetitive movements and extensive walking. Workers may be required to work during rain and snow conditions that are not severe enough to stop operations. Workers should be physically able to do the work required. Workers will be expected to work on days that are deemed workable by Employer's management. Disciplinary action may be taken if worker does not show up for work due to stated conditions. Workers are expected to be at work on time every day work is available and to work the full workday as specified in this job.
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