Farmworker

Work description

We need a seasonal employee to assist with our sheep livestock season. Employee will need to assist with all job duties assigned relate to our sheep operation. Feed and water livestock; monitor feed and water supplies; mix feed, additives, and medications in prescribed amounts; and distribute feed using trucks, tractors, or other farm equipment. Examine animals for signs of illness, injury, disease, or abnormal weight gain; administer medications and vaccinations as directed; and arrange for veterinary care when necessary. Assist with breeding, artificial insemination, lambing, and other animal reproduction activities. Groom, shear, trim, castrate, dock, and otherwise care for livestock as needed. Herd livestock to pastures, scales, trucks, and enclosures and rotate animals between grazing areas to ensure adequate access to food. Patrol grazing areas on horseback or ATV and protect livestock from predators using trained herding dogs. Segregate, mark, and identify livestock using brands, tags, paint, or other identification methods. Move livestock and equipment between locations manually or using farm vehicles. Inspect, maintain, and perform routine repairs to livestock equipment, pens, yards, fences, and buildings. Maintain records of animal growth, feeding, production, treatments, and movements, as well as inventories of feed, supplies, equipment, and other materials.