Livestock Worker

For Job Seekers: If you are interested in this position, meet the experience requirements, and are willing to commit to the entire contract period, please visit your local workforce center for full details and application instructions. Position: Livestock Worker Requirements: Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers 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. Lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. 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. Job Description: Herd livestock to pastures for grazing and move animals to scales, trucks, pens, and other enclosures as needed. Examine livestock to detect signs of illness, injury, or disease and monitor physical condition, including weight gain. Administer medications and vaccinations and arrange for veterinary care when animals require more extensive treatment. Maintain buildings, pens, yards, fences, feeders, and other livestock facilities. Clean and disinfect stalls, pens, feeders, waterers, and equipment using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, and pumps. Feed and water livestock and monitor food, water, and mineral supplies. Remove ice from livestock water sources during freezing weather to ensure animals have access to drinking water. Mix and provide salt and mineral supplements in livestock feed and maintain salt and mineral feeders. Wean calves in preparation for summer grazing and monitor their health and condition. Tag livestock and assist with animal identification and recordkeeping. Drive to town as needed to purchase cattle feed, supplies, minerals, medications, and other farm necessities. Anticipated Hours of Work Per Week: 50hrs per week. Schedule: Monday to Friday 10hrs per day. Anticipated Period of Employment: 12/15/2026 to 03/15/2027 Application Deadline: 01/29/2027 Job Location: Burlington, CO Pay: $20.28 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