Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Feedlot Laborer to join our team. This role requires the ability to operate farm machinery, as well as the capacity to work with cattle. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a team while developing your skills, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Observing cattle for signs of illness or injury, administering medications as needed, and reporting any significant health issues to supervisors.
- Ensuring cattle have access to clean water by maintaining water sources.
- Cleaning and maintaining feedlot infrastructure like pens, fences, feed bunks, and roadways.
- Operating machinery such as tractors, loaders, and skid steers for tasks like feeding, moving materials, and maintaining the feedlot.
- Maintaining a clean and organized work environment by picking up trash, removing manure, and ensuring the overall cleanliness of the feedlot.
- May participate in activities like processing, reimplanting, branding,
sorting, and preparing cattle for transportation.
- Adhering to all safety protocols to ensure a safe working setting for themselves and other employees.
Requirements :
- Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) consistently throughout the day.
- Experience or willingness to learn how to operate farm machinery.
- Experience or aptitude for working with cattle, including feeding, monitoring, and handling.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety practices.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and adapt to changing tasks as needed.
- A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team are crucial for success in this role.
- Valid driver's license