Winter Livestock Worker
Roggen, COSeasonal$16.68/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Roggen, CO, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
The Winter Livestock Worker performs seasonal farm work at Lost Creek Dairy from October 1, 2026, through April 1, 2027. Duties include caring for and handling cattle, milking, maintaining barns and farm equipment, and preparing facilities and animals for winter conditions. The position anticipates 55 hours of work per week, with shifts from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. five days per week.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
***** Job Seekers***** If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please go to your local workforce center to be apprised of all terms and conditions of employment and application instructions. Position: Winter Livestock Worker Requirements: Have a valid, standard drivers license. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Anticipated hours of work per week: 55 hrs per week Job Description: Break ice and thaw lines; ensure barn heaters are operational and maintaining temperature for cattle; adjust ventilation as necessary based on temperatures and weather conditions; maintain clean, sanitary farm areas by cleaning stalls, pens, and equipment with disinfectants, brushes, shovels, hoses, or pumps; handling manure by scraping, piling, and loading; covering/uncovering feed; distributing, additives, and medications in prescribed portions; winterize, clean and maintain farm facilities and equipment systems, including washing parlor walls/floors/pit, bulk tank, feeders, pails, sinks, and pipelines, as well as maintaining and repairing systems, feed troughs, and trucks; keeping records; receiving and moving cattle; providing day to day care for cows, heifers, calves, and yearlings; observing animals for injury, illness, and growth/weight gain; assisting with calving and weaning; ensuring orphan calves receive colostrum immediately after birth; feeding, watering, nursing assistance, vaccinating, medicating, castrating, and providing hay as needed; change and maintain correct teat dips depending on temps and moisture; hand or machine milking; breaking ice in water troughs; sorting, segregating, and herding animals; identifying animals with brands, tags, paint, or tattoos; performing reproduction related tasks such as timely breeding. Schedule: Shifts are 6AM to 6PM with one hour lunch. 5 days/week, with 2 days off, and days will vary. Anticipated period of employment: 10/1/26 to 4/1/27 Application deadline: 12/31/26 Job location: Roggen, CO 80652 / Weld County Pay: $16.68 Effective 1/1/25: Overtime must be paid after 48 hours/week, or 56 hours/week for up to 22 "peak weeks" for highly seasonal employers. ***** Contact the local workforce center for more information. *****WFC STAFF: OFFICIAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (ETA 790A) IS ATTACHED TO THIS JOB POSTING UNDER "DOCUMENTS
Similar jobs, posted recently
Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.