What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Farm Worker, Animals position at George Brown Farm?
Perform Duties such as drive and operate tractors with towed implements for planting crops and grains such as alfalfa, oats and corn for Livestock feed. Workers will drive tractors and operate designated equipment to cut/ rake/bale forage, alfalfa and hay grasses feed for the animals.
All bales will have to move back to the ranch for the winter months. Workers will help with calving of the herd and care for newborn. They will help with vaccinating of the cattle, calves will be branded and cow /calf pairs will be moved to the pastures for the summer months. Weekly route will be done to check each pasture and deliver minerals and feed
supplements. Maintenance will need to be done on all equipment, buildings, structures and grounds. Must be able to work independently after given instructions and be able to tolerate heat conditions. Strong fencing skills needed on existing fencing and gates and corrals will need to maintained.
Employees must have a valid drivers license or capable of obtaining one in 30 days.
Cell phone usage is limited to business related calls of the operation only.
NO TEXTING. No smoking in equipment, vehicles, fields or housing units. Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during working hours and otherwise discouraged.
No Educational level required.
Must have three months tractor driving with towed implements and operate computerized feeder wagons with weight scale and monitors for feeding cattle.
Cattle experience is necessary.
Salary : $19