Livestock Worker

in Gooding County, ID

Job Description

Dates of need are from 10/15/2026 - 07/31/2027. Job Duties may require a split shift. Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of cattle. Applicants must have 1 month of experience with the care and production of livestock and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid Driver's License as driving on public roads may be required. Must be able to lift 100 lbs. Duties related to the production of livestock will include the following: check physical characteristics, observe general condition of livestock and apply the appropriate care; examine animals to detect illness/injury/disease, rate of weight gain or to determine offspring delivery time; assist in delivery; apply or administer medications, vaccines and/or insecticides; mix feed/additives and feed/water livestock; place mineral blocks; drive equipment to haul/distribute feed/water; herd livestock; confine livestock in stalls; dock, castrate, brand, clip/tag and clamp livestock; clean/disinfect livestock stalls/corrals/sheds/pens/barn; maintain records on animals; hoist/stack bales of hay onto wagon/truck; milk cows; spread straw; drive, load/unload farm trucks on or between farm worksites; workers possessing the proper licensure may be asked to transport other farm workers.