Farm Worker

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Position:

Farm Worker

Requirements: Ability to lift 50lbs. 3 months of experience. Driver Requirements.

Exposure to Extreme Temperatures Extensive Pushing or Pulling Extensive Sitting or Walking Frequent Stooping or Bending Over Repetitive Movements

Job description:

Our daily routine consists of:

Maintain watering systems, including freezing prevention and or repairs because of freezing. Proper handling of calves and cows in various pregnancy and birthing stages, with additional care to accommodate cold and or freezing temperatures at the time. Processing (sorting) of calves to include sorting and taking care of sick animals in need of application of pharmaceuticals with ongoing treatment per protocol. Operating equipment to haul hay using tractors and wagons. Maintenance of farm equipment and animal housing areas.

Job duties include the following, but are not limited to:

Feeding, watering, herding, castrating, branding, weighing, catching and loading cattle. Examining animals to detect diseases, injuries and ensure that they are in optimal health. Assisting in birthing, administering medications, vaccinations, or insecticide. Monitor corn stalk fields for grazing purposes and determine whether mother cows and calves should move to new grazing fields. Assist in moving animals to grazing fields. Hauling feed from trailers to cows and calves. Use various farming equipment like tractors, feed wagon, payloader and skid loader.

Anticipated hours of work per week: 48 hours per week.

Schedule: Mon-Sat 7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. 8 hours per Day.

Anticipated period of employment: Nov 15, 2026 to Mar 13, 2027

Application deadline: 1/13/2027

Job location: Holyoke, Colorado

Pay: $20.28 Per Hour

****** Effective 1/1/25, overtime must be paid after 48 hours worked per week, or 56 hours worked per week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers.

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