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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Livestock Worker

Matthew & Gail Setliff Farms

Mathis, TX

$12.27 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+13615473266
Email address to Apply:
msetliff28@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
5
Job Duties:
Job duties include operating and maintaining a variety of farm equipment such as tractors, skid steers, loaders, and feeding machinery to support daily livestock and facility operations. Feeding tasks involve mixing and distributing rations based on animal's nutritional requirements, lifting and handling heavy bags of minerals and supplements, and moving hay bales manually or with equipment. Livestock must have clean, consistent access to feed and water, and rations should be adjusted as needed based on health or seasonal conditions. Livestock health must be monitored daily, with signs of illness or injury identified and addressed promptly. Medications and supplements are administered as needed, and support is provided during veterinary visits by gathering and restraining livestock, preparing treatment areas, and recording health information. Duties also include herding livestock as needed; cleaning and maintaining barns, pens, and handling areas; managing bedding and manure; ensuring a clean, safe environment for livestock; and assisting with breeding and rearing of young animals. Tasks are physically demanding and require regularly lifting and carrying heavy items such as hay bales, mineral bags, and newborn calves; building, maintaining, and repairing fences, farm buildings, and structure. There are few typical days and workers may be required to change duties and/or locations often and engage in various general functions. Daily duties may vary. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.
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:
2
Special Requirements:
Must have 2 months experience and basic English literacy skills. Must have or be able to obtain drivers license within 30 days after hire. Drug screening may be done post hire at the employer's expense to ensure safety on and around the worksite and to the public when operating equipment on public roads. Random drug testing may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure safe housing and work environments for all workers. Positive drug test results or refusal to comply with testing may result in termination of employment.
Number of Hours Per Week:
50
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Matthew & Gail Setliff Farms
Location:
Mathis, TX 78368

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26219-154217
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $10.40 per hour.
Date Posted:
8/20/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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