Winter Feedlot Worker

Work description

Move livestock to winter pens. Assist in livestock management during the winter months when they require additional care due to subfreezing and fluctuating temperatures and seasonal sicknesses. Monitor livestock health. Medicate, vaccinate and treat for seasonal sicknesses. Feed cattle during snowy/subfreezing periods when no seasonal pasturelands remain available for them to naturally graze upon. Operate tractors, loaders, blades, snow-moving equipment and other agricultural machinery to remove snow and drifting snow from farm roads and access lanes serving the livestock facilities. Clear snow and ice from areas surrounding feed bins, feed storage areas, augers and other feed-handling equipment so feed can be delivered and transferred safely. Remove accumulated snow and ice that interfere with livestock-facility operations. Inspect feed bins, augers, motors and associated equipment for problems caused or aggravated by winter weather. Check and addressing frozen water lines, hydrants, valves or other livestock water-related equipment. Respond to winter storms and severe weather events that create additional work at the livestock facilities. Remove accumulated and drifting snow from areas where it could obstruct ventilation, equipment, doors, feed systems or normal operation of the feedlot. Perform winter agricultural maintenance and repairs directly associated with maintaining the livestock and feed-support operations during freezing conditions. Add dry bedding. Break ice formation in water tanks daily. Ensure that livestock have proper wind cover.