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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

Crops/Commodities: Cattle. Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays): Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock, such as cattle on farm. Maintain heated watering system and operating snow removal equipment in order to operate feed wagons. Mixes feed and additives, fills feed troughs with feed and water for livestock and remove ice formed in water. Examines animals to detect diseases and injuries. Vaccinates animals by placing vaccine in drinking water or feed using syringes and hypodermic needles. Applies medications to cuts and bruises, spray livestock with insecticide. Confines livestock in stalls, washes and clips them to prepare them for calving and assists veterinarian in delivery of offspring. Binds or clamps testes or surgically removes testes to castrate livestock. Clips identifying notches or symbols on animal, or brand animal, using branding iron, to indicate ownership. Cleans livestock stalls and sheds, using disinfectant solutions, brushes and shovels. Maintain buildings and equipment. Maintain breeding, feeding and costs records. Drive to town to pick up supplies for cattle. Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker. Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break. TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage; (3) has treated company property (tools, equipment, crops, fixtures, etc.), with care and respect, avoiding damage or improper cleanliness or maintenance standards; (4) has timely and consistently followed instructions duly communicated by supervisors, crew leaders, and management personnel; (5) has complied with the employer's quality control standards for ensuring a marketable product; (6) is not repeatedly tardy or absent, has reported to work at the time and place instructed, and remained at work for the agreed-upon work hours, unless such absence was excused or the worker timely communicated and sought approval for any deviation from such schedule; (7) has consistently performed the duties assigned, in the manner instructed, and has not purposefully malingered or acted in a recalcitrant manner (i.e., refusing without cause to perform certain duties, refused to follow instructions, performed work in in a careless or reckless manner that poses a risk to the employer's crops/commodities, company property, or the health/safety of others, etc.). Non-U.S. workers may be displaced as a result of one or more U.S. workers becoming available for the job during the employer's recruitment period. Job abandonment will be deemed to occur after five consecutive workdays of unexcused absences.

Job Classification:

45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

2

Special Requirements:

This job requires a minimum of 2 months of verifiable agricultural experience working on a livestock farm or ranch handling both manual and mechanized tasks. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third-party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required. Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Number of Hours Per Week:

45

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Josh Basaraba Farms

Location:

Wilton, ND 58579

Worksite

Address:

37460 12th Street NE and various fields located within McLean County, ND, Wilton, ND 58579

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-26266-255249

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

9/30/2026

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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