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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

Rausch Grain & Livestock Inc.

Gettysburg, SD

$13.19 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16057659108
Email address to Apply:
rrausch@venturecomm.net

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
2
Job Duties:
Perform duties like: Chopping ice from livestock waterers and fixing any issues with the waterers that might be frozen. Monitoring the heifers calving in the barn at night time, being able to recognize the cows about to calve in the next few hours or getting help from another person to pull a calf from the cow having trouble calving. Loading feed and feeding cattle from the tractor with the feed wagon, requires knowledge of how to handle large tractors, and PTO shafts. Assisting with birth for 1st time heifers and being able to recognize those cattle that are in need of assistance. Feeding and watering in the barn for those heifers that have newborn calves. Moving snow with shovels and tractors. Putting newborn calves in the warmer if they are cold. Feeding calves with a tube for those in need of assistance (Must have experience with inserting the tube down their throats.) Feeding twin calves milk from a bottle twice a day if they have been taken away from their mothers, due to a lack of care from the mothers. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.
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:
Minimum of 2 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 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. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion.
Number of Hours Per Week:
46
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:01 A.M. - 5:01 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Rausch Grain & Livestock Inc.
Location:
Gettysburg, SD 57442

Worksite

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-26232-182116
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
11.86 (H2A)
Date Posted:
8/25/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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