Livestock Farmworker
Long Prairie, MNFull-time$20.45/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Livestock Farmworkers are needed to perform seasonal duties on a Minnesota farm, including feeding and caring for cattle, maintaining feedlots, operating snow‑removal equipment, and ensuring biosecurity. The role requires physical labor, a driver’s license, English proficiency, and compliance with safety and drug‑testing policies.
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Start Date: 12/01/2026
End Date: 03/31/2027
Work hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Must Apply By: 01/31/2027
Job Duties:
Workers will be required to complete seasonal livestock duties including feeding hay, feeding grain, maintaining minerals and salt, ensure cattle have adequate water and check water at least twice per day for freezing. Workers will be responsible for checking and maintaining the health of the cattle including deworming and administering any necessary medications. Responsibilities will also include separating the cattle into necessary pens and ensuring feeder steers have the correct ration of ground feed and the heifers have daily feeding of grain. Responsibilities will also include feedlot maintenance, i.e. snow and manure removal, inspect, maintain and repair pens, yards and fences, and maintenance on hay and grain feeders. Workers will be responsible for removing and disposing dead animals. Workers will also be responsible for clearing snow in yard and driveway for feed trucks to enter and exit, as well as maintaining snow removal equipment such as snowplow, skid loader and skid loader trailer, tractor and snow blower and wagon. Drive to town to pick up cattle supplies. Meet with veterinarian to discuss proper treatment of animals.
Minimum Education Required
None. No High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of 1 months of experience is required.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds.
Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employer's expense due to the liability of operating equipment.
Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment.
The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Frequent stooping is required.
Repetitive movements is required.
Overtime and taking holiday is mandatory.
Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
Workers must be able to speak English.
Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$20.45 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer.
As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
Postal Code
56347
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A#26-544
Job Benefits
EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.
Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.
Application Instructions
Send resume listing experience to:
MN DEED/FLC
Attn: H-2A#26-544
180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.
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