Livestock Worker

Livestock Worker at Gypsy Farms in Greenville, MS.

Job duties include providing daily care for cattle during the winter months, including feeding, ensuring access to drinkable water, assisting with calving, protecting cattle and newborn calves from cold weather, and monitoring for predators. These duties are performed until spring, when cattle begin grazing. Daily feeding responsibilities include distributing feed and hay, providing minerals and supplements as directed, and monitoring cattle to ensure adequate feed intake. Workers will ensure cattle have consistent access to drinkable, non-frozen water Workers will monitor cows and bred heifers for signs of labor, assist during calving as needed, and provide care for cows and newborn calves following delivery. Duties include lifting and carrying newborn calves to sheltered or designated care areas when necessary, drying and warming chilled calves, providing clean, dry bedding, and monitoring calves to ensure they nurse and receive appropriate nutrition. Workers will observe cattle daily for signs of illness, injury, or cold stress and report concerns to the employer Additional duties include installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing permanent and temporary livestock fences; maintaining gates and containment areas; and checking for damage that could allow cattle to escape or predators to enter. Workers will monitor pastures, pens, and calving areas for coyotes and signs of predator activity, regularly check cattle and newborn calves, and move vulnerable animals to secure areas as needed. Workers will maintain clean bedding and sheltered areas to protect cattle and newborn calves during winter conditions. 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.

Work begins December 20, 2026 and ends February 10, 2027.

Pay is $9.95 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 35 hours per week.