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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Farmworker

Walnut Creek Cattle Company

Brighton, IA

$17.79 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16419194766
Email address to Apply:
spatwood32@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Walnut Creek Cattle Company feeds 1,000 head of fat cattle per year. We also have a herd of cows around 50 head that we calve out each year. We chop corn into silage, bale cornstalk bales, and bale grass hay. We need employees to start in the fall (September) to assist with chopping corn into silage, bale the cornstalks bales and bale grass hay. This will be completed from September until December. In October the employees will need to assist with preparing barns and getting ready for the calving season. December-January we bail stock bales, preg check cows, complete maintenance on cattle barn, and prep for calving season. February-March calving season starts, which involves bedding for the calves. April-June starts first round of vaccinations, as well as castration and fixing pasture fences. We send the cows out to pasture at this time, and our hay season begins. Employees will assist with daily chores involving the cows/calves, grind hay, truck incoming feeder calves, sort and truck fat cattle, haul manure, and complete general farm duties as assigned. Employees will need to complete routine repairs and maintenance on equipment. Employer may provide pay increases for performance and experience at employer’s discretion. Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion.
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 walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, repetitive movements, frequent stooping and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Job requires a regular drivers license. Requires 3 months experience.
Number of Hours Per Week:
50
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Walnut Creek Cattle Company
Location:
Brighton, IA 52540

Worksite

Address:
3251 160th St, Brighton, IA 52540

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24185-172272
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
7/16/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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