Seasonal Livestock Farmworker

Seasonal Livestock Farmworker at Skyview Dairy in Hutchinson, MN.

Worker will be performing duties related to SOC 45-2093 Livestock worker, job duties will include but not be limited to: Attend to live farm, ranch animals that include cattle; Duties include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, castrating, branding, catching, loading animals, deliver feed and hay. Maintain records on animals; Receive, process, and sort cattle; Break ice in stock tanks; Move snow and ice so that cattle have access to water and feed. Examine animals to detect diseases and injuries; Assist in birth deliveries; Administer medications, vaccinations, or insecticides as appropriate; operate equipment such as tractors with loaders, skid steers, vertical mixers, hay grinders, etc to prepare and distribute feed to cattle. Operate and monitor grain conditioning equipment to ensure efficient and safe conditioning of grain to meet quality and livestock feed standards Guide products to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products. Monitor and report grain moisture and grades. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including cleaning conditioning equipment, storage areas, and surrounding facilities. Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the team. Load semi-trucks with hopper bottom trailers and maintain load documents. Operate fans and other equipment to condition grain and control moisture levels. Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition. Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. Scrape and pile manure as needed. ; Inspect, maintain, prepare, and repair livestock working equipment, machinery, sheds, corrals, etc, yards and fences including temporary hot wire, faucets, and other feeding/watering equipment; Provide mineral and supplements to cattle. Must speak and understand English.

Work begins December 1, 2026 and ends April 30, 2027.

Pay is $20.45 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.