Livestock Worker

in Washington County, ID

Job Description

Dates of Need: 12/1/2026-1/31/2027

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) months of experience in cattle care and production.
• Provide contact information for at least one (1) professional or work-related reference who can verify relevant experience and job performance.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license, as driving on public roads may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work in environments with extreme temperatures.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Livestock Care and Health

• Observe livestock to assess physical condition and overall health, providing appropriate care as needed.
• Examine animals for signs of illness, injury, or disease; monitor weight gain; and identify signs of impending delivery.
• Assist with calf deliveries.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and insecticides as directed.
• Mix feed and additives, and provide feed, water, and mineral supplements to livestock.
• Herd livestock and confine animals in stalls or designated areas.
• Perform livestock procedures, including docking, castrating, branding, clipping, tagging, and clamping.
• Maintain accurate records related to livestock.

Animal Handling and Equine Care

• Ride horses as needed to perform ranch duties.
• Handle horses safely to protect the worker, coworkers, and livestock.

Ranch and Facility Maintenance

• Perform general cleanup of ranch areas.
• Clean and disinfect livestock stalls, corrals, and sheds.
• Inspect, repair, replace, and maintain fencing.
• Load, unload, hoist, and stack hay bales onto wagons or trucks.

Equipment and Vehicle Operation

• Operate farm equipment and vehicles to haul and distribute feed and water.
• Drive and operate farm trucks, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) as needed to perform job duties.
• Drive, load, and unload farm trucks.
• Travel to local supply retailers to pick up or deliver parts, feed, supplies, and equipment.
• Transport other farm workers when properly licensed and assigned to do so.