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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Winter Livestock Worker

D & R Livestock

Dixon, CA

$19.75 per hour

For more detailed information on compensation, including applicable piece rate, special pay, and overtime information, please click the “View Job Order” option or see the Job Order Details section below.

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Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+17076891049
Email address to Apply:
detarlivestock@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
18
Job Duties:
All job duties are closely and directly related to the production of livestock during the cold winter months. Perform any combination of the following tasks while attending to livestock: administer medication as needed; assist in the maintenance of tools, equipment and handling facilities necessary to production; assist with hauling water when winter and drought conditions eliminate natural sources of water for livestock; assist with loading and unloading livestock according to shipping schedules; assist with sorting and cutting of culls; break ice over frozen water sources; count and load livestock onto trailers to send off to packing plant; feed and water and ensure adequate provision of both; feed supplemental rations to livestock when available forage is not sufficient to increase the plane of nutrition for multiple age groups; feed, water and tend to the dogs (both guard and working dogs); lift and stack bales of hay and sacks of grain and mineral onto a feed truck or wagon; monitor and treat livestock for internal and external parasites; monitor animals for weight gain, thrift and health problems; perform preventative maintenance on equipment such as grease and oil checks; set up, tear down and move temporary electric fence used to contain livestock in a specific area; tend to sick animals in the hospital pen; use proper animal husbandry skill to prevent hypothermia/abortion/death.
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:
6
Special Requirements:
Required to: perform tasks capably and efficiently without close supervision, to operate equipment and machinery required to perform job duties indicated in a safe and responsible manner, work outdoors in all types of weather and may experience occasional exposure to hazards such as poisonous snakes, biting insects and extreme temperature, work with and around farm machinery such as tractors, UTVs and ATVs for supplemental feeding purposes and movement of livestock, handle animals using low stress handling methods.
Number of Hours Per Week:
54
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
D & R Livestock
Location:
Dixon, CA 95620

Worksite

Address:
7422 Hastings Rd, Dixon, CA 95620

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24292-416760
Multiple Worksites:
No
Date Posted:
10/24/2024
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00
Additional Information on Special Pay / Estimated Hourly Rate(s)
Plus Room Bonuses or wages that are higher than the guaranteed wage rate may be offered at the employer’s discretion. Benefit will be applied in a non-discriminatory manner to employees who meet the employer's criteria.
Is overtime pay available?
Yes
Are there any minimum productivity standards that will be required?
Yes

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