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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Herdsman - Livestock Parturition

D & R Livestock

Patterson, CA

$19.97 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Email address to Apply:
detarlivestock@gmail.com
Web address to Apply:
https://www.caljobs.ca.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
1
Job Duties:
All job duties are closely and directly related to tending pregnant livestock and their young offspring throughout the birthing process. Perform any combination of the following tasks: assist in the shearing of sheep by herding sheep into corrals and through the shearing plant; assist with docking; assist with preg testing cows and heifers; assist with semen testing breeding males; assist with sorting and cutting of culls; attend sheep and lambs in barns during lambing season(including night checks); attend to pregnant livestock and newborn offspring (including night checks); brand, tag, clip or otherwise mark young animals for identification purposes; care for newly born offspring; care for young offspring by drying them off, mixing and feeding supplemental milk, treating umbilical cords, vaccinating, splinting, and cleaning feeding equipment and the lamb barn; clean and disinfect livestock corrals, pens and handling facilities; ensure newly born offspring stand and nurse; feed and water and ensure adequate provision of both; identify and sort twin lambs and their mother; identify livestock that are preparing to give birth; identify sheep that need it and trim feet ; inspect and clean livestock waterers; inspect hay feed bunks and fork hay daily, and empty and clean bunks as necessary; keep accurate record of new offspring born; lift and stack bales of hay and sacks of grain and mineral onto a feed truck or wagon; make certain animals have access to fresh water; mix and feed supplemental milk to bum lambs; monitor for birthing problems and take correct actions when problems are identified; move animals to appropriate pens; operate and tend equipment such as pickups, 4-wheelers, tractors, tub grinders and skid steers trailers (livestock, utility and flatbed); repair and/or maintain fence and facilities to ensure the safety and health of animals and forage; report to employer dehydration & other indicators of deterioration in animal body condition/behavioral changes indicating malnutrition or disease; segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition; set up and take down temporary lambing pens; spray livestock with insecticide; spread clean bedding materials in livestock corrals, pens and handling facilities
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:
8
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):
07:00 A.M. - 06:00 P.M.

Employer Information

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

Worksite

Address:
10703 Del Puerto Canyon Road, Patterson, CA 95363

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-24365-577152
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Work performed in CA. Plus Room
Date Posted:
1/8/2025
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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