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Position: Farm Worker
Requirements: 1 month experience required in agricultural livestock care. Must be able to lift and carry 75lbs/75yds. Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures. Background check conducted through ADP if worker has a U.S Social Security Number. The employer reserves the right to conduct a background check post-hire at the employers expense IF the employer deems it necessary. Employer reserves the right after employment to ask any employee at the employer's expense to take a blood or urine test to determine whether he/she is under the influence of controlled substances, illegal drugs or alcohol. Any employee who declines to take or fails this drug test will be terminated and paid for all hours worked, if any.
Exposure to Extreme Temperatures Extensive Pushing or Pulling Extensive Sitting or Walking Frequent Stooping or Bending Over Repetitive Movements
Job description:
Job duties include but are not limited to:
Operate farm machinery to plant, spray, cultivate, harvest and store crops. 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. Move animals between pens, pastures and barns as directed Load/unload feed, supplies, and bedding materials. Assist in preparation of pastures, feedlots, and animal facilities for seasonal changes. Operate tractors, skid steers, and other farm equipment to haul feed, manure, and supplies Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures. Ongoing maintenance includes cleaning, maintaining and repair of equipment, various workshop tasks as well as maintenance of general buildings. Maintain and repair fencing. Ensure humane handling of animals
Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 48 hours per week
Schedule: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. 8 hours Mon to Sat.
Anticipated Period of Employment: Nov 17, 2026 - Jul 01, 2027
Application Deadline: 3/10/27
Job Location: Holyoke, Colorado
Pay: $20.02 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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