IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING WAGES FOR TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL JOBS
The Department of Labor recently announced new minimum wage rates, called Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), that employers must offer and pay, at the time work is performed, to nonimmigrant H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment beginning on the effective date of the new wage rates. To see the new hourly AEWRs for non-range occupations (effective January 1, 2023) and the national monthly AEWR for herding or production of livestock work on the range (effective January 1, 2023), please visit: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/wages/adverse-effect-wage-rates
Range Lamber
VAN WELL LIVESTOCK LLC
WATERTOWN, SD
$1,901.21 per month
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +16058821638
- Email address to Apply:
- svanwell@itctel.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- No
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 8
- Job Duties:
- Workers must have at least 3 months of experience birthing livestock with herds of 200 head or larger. One reference required. May assist in lambing, docking, and shearing. The following seasonal duties will need to be performed. Herder will need to move pregnant ewes to lambing grounds. May assist in moving portable fence and (or) corrals. May perform general repairs on fences and (or) corrals. Be able to identify signs of ewes going into labor and identify potential problems during the labor process. Know how and when to assist during difficult births. Be able to properly constrain ewes for difficult births and able to graft orphan lambs to mothers. Ability to identify herd health issues including but not limited to malnutrition of ewes and lambs, prolapse and mastitis. Provide water to animals, including minor maintenance of water troughs and water lines. May need to haul water in truck to supplement animal water needs. May need to provide supplement feed for the ewes and lambs. Assist in branding, castrating, vaccinating, tagging, and worming. Protect vulnerable livestock (lambs & ewes in labor) from predators. Ability to safely catch lambs with a hook. Move ewes and lambs to summer range grounds and disperse livestock on the range to reduce overcrowding and increase the success of mother and lamb bonding. More than 50% of the job is on the range. Some work/tasks may occur off the range, but more than 51% of work will be performed on the range. Western Range Association and its member ranches facilitate practices of good animal husbandry. Employees that are found abusing, neglecting or abandoning livestock entrusted to their care may be terminated for cause. If the negligent/abusive actions of an employee result in the loss/death of livestock/animals or cause harm to another person, the employee may be held accountable for these actions. ***Hours worked footnote: On call for up to 24 hours 7 days a week***
- Job Classification:
- 45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.
Job Requirements
- Experience Required:
- Yes
- Months of Experience Required:
- 3
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- null null - null null
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- VAN WELL LIVESTOCK LLC
- Location:
- WATERTOWN, SD 57201
- Telephone Number:
- +16055206259
Worksite
- Address:
- 17461 454th AVENUE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-300-23187-172007
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Additional Wage Information:
- Employer shall provide housing and board in accordance with the rules and regulations of the federal government of the United States of America. Discretionary performance-based bonuses may be available. Payroll advances may be available.
- Date Posted:
- 7/12/2023