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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Feedlot Cattle Handler

Dustin and Vicki Hofeldt

Chinook, MT

$16.54 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+14063572997
Email address to Apply:
beefherder@outlook.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Livestock are brought to the Ranch feedlot during the months from November to April 15th, then they are turned out to pasture for the summer months. . Seasonal labor is required to feed the animals during the months the livestock are in the corrals at the ranch. Approximately 2100 animals will be brought to the feedlot in November. About 450 of the calves are shipped in late February or early March. The remaining animals are fed until they are turned out to pasture during the summer months. WE DO NOT FEED livestock from the middle of April to the middle of November during the these months the cattle feed on range lands and drink from natural water sources and automatic watering troughs Feedlot Cattle Handler performs any combination of the following tasks in a feedlot to feed, water, load, weigh, mark, and segregate livestock: Feeds grains, hay, and prepared feed and waters livestock according to winter schedule. Opens gates and moves cattle into corrals. Operates Skid steer, tractor with mixer, hay loader and drive feed truck. Maintains farm equipment. Segregates animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition. Marks livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands or tags. Cleans ramps, scales, trucks, and pens, using hose, fork, shovel, and rake. Scatters new bedding material, such as sawdust and straw, in pens and trucks. May make routine repairs and perform general cleaning and maintenance duties in feedlot. Worker may be asked to work Sundays but is not required. Worker will be working the majority of their time around cattle, sometimes in close quarters working in dusty dirty pens in manure, and often working in freezing winter conditions. Worker will be required to work closely with other workers and must be able to listen and follow their supervisors’ directions. Worker must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Driving is required on employers property.
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
Number of Hours Per Week:
55
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Dustin and Vicki Hofeldt
Location:
Chinook, MT 59523
Telephone Number:
+14063572997

Worksite

Address:
20495 Barney Olson Rd, Chinook, MT 59523

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24260-339684
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
9/19/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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