Seasonal Livestock Farmworker

Seasonal Livestock Farmworker at K&T Olson Cattle in Ringsted, IA.

Preparing livestock for birthing, prepare temporary fencing; ensuring existing fence stability and fixing any problem areas; birthing livestock; monitor livestock multiple times daily for any early birthing; pull babies from struggling mothers; monitor mothers and babies multiple times daily; move snow, break ice in watering facilities, ensure hay, salt and mineral blocks availability depending on weather conditions; check all livestock for weather related issues; move livestock to grass pasture in the spring as forage becomes available; remove all temporary fencing; wean babies by separating from mothers; monitor livestock for issues arising from pregnancy; sell weaned young when grass forage availability is depleted. Helping with seeding crops, chopping silage, harvesting crops for feed. Hauling manure on fields and monitoring manure levels in barns.

Work begins December 12, 2026 and ends September 1, 2027.

Pay is $14.96 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.