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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Livestock Worker/ranch Hand

Van Der Geest Dairy Cattle

Merrill, WI

$18.50 per hour

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Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+17156756043
Email address to Apply:
vdgdairy@vandergeestdairy.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock: Administer medications/vaccinations; Check cattle feed & water equipment; Maintain cattle feed & water equipment; Clean livestock stalls with disinfectant; Confine livestock to stalls; Feed livestock; Inspect livestock for illness/injury; Mix additives in feed; Collect and remove manure; Maintain heated watering system; Operate snow removal equipment; Break up ice in watering troughs; Cattle facility expansion. Livestock: Dairy Cattle Equipment : Tractors, skid steers, mixers, trucks, trailers, feeding equipment, manure handling equipment, loaders, manure dryer.
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:
1
Special Requirements:
Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.
Number of Hours Per Week:
48
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Van Der Geest Dairy Cattle
Location:
Merrill, WI 54452
Telephone Number:
+17156756043

Worksite

Address:
5555 Co Rd A, Merrill, WI 54452

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24262-345359
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
10/22/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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