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Farmworker

McGehee Farms Partnership

Lubbock, TX

$14.87 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18067816812
Email address to Apply:
mcgeheeheath@yahoo.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
1
Job Duties:
McGehee Farms has cattle that need to be cared for from December to the end of March. Cattle are confined for winter calving and need attentive care during the confinement period. Watering cattle include checking water tanks in pastures, pens, and barns, as well as hauling water as needed for ample water supply available via pickup truck. Feeding confined cattle hay and feed daily as they are in dry lot, barn, or pens. Monitoring cattle health includes check the health of cows and doctoring sick/unhealthy cows as needed. This includes hauling them to the veterinarian as needed. Assist in delivery of calves to include moving mama cows to calving areas, pulling calves as needed and monitoring the health of both the calf and mama cow. Prepare cattle for pasture grazing by branding, vaccinating, dehorning, and castration. General farm duties to include maintaining shelters, barns, fences, feed troughs and gates. Maintain watering systems. Prepare pastures for grazing upon release of cattle to pasture after winter season and labor-intensive calving season is over. Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion. Employer may provide pay increases for performance, longevity and/or experience at employer’s discretion. For 2024 and all future applications the starting date will be 12/01 to cover the entire cattle season.
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
Special Requirements:
Job requires extensive sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, frequent stooping, repetitive movements, and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license and 3 months experience.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
McGehee Farms Partnership
Location:
Lubbock, TX 79403
Telephone Number:
+18067816812

Worksite

Address:
7608 E CR 6200, Lubbock, TX 79403

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-23275-404532
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
10/12/2023

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