Beef cattle farming is one of the most physically demanding, skill-building, and genuinely rewarding forms of agricultural work available in North America, and this full-time farm worker opportunity with a beef cattle and grain farming operation is a well-compensated and comprehensively supported position for a hardworking, reliable, and animal-focused individual ready to commit to the full scope of what a working livestock farm demands every single day. A beef cattle ranch and grain farming operation is currently hiring a full-time Farm Worker and Livestock Handler to join their on-site team across a broad range of animal care, livestock health monitoring, feeding, pen maintenance, farm machinery operation, and general farm duties responsibilities. The role pays $15.00 per hour and is performed entirely on site with no remote work option, requiring own transportation as public transport is not available to the farm location, a clean criminal record check, and personal ownership of steel-toed safety boots before commencing work. With a comprehensive benefits package including dental, health care, disability, group insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, on-site housing options, on-site amenities, team building opportunities, and free parking, this beef cattle farm worker and livestock handler job is a stable, well-supported, and genuinely complete employment opportunity for an organized, flexible, and quick-learning individual who is legally authorized to work in the United States and ready to apply on Talentify today.
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Company Overview
This is a professionally operated beef cattle ranch and grain farming operation running across livestock management, feedlot activities, and grain crop production on working agricultural land. The operation manages a complete annual production cycle spanning animal feeding and health monitoring, pen and barn maintenance, machinery operation and equipment care, and general farm infrastructure duties including the organization and direction of deck, decorative wall, and retaining wall construction as part of the broader farm property management responsibilities. The farm values organized, reliable, and team-oriented workers who bring a genuine animal care ethic, a quick-learning approach to farm tasks, and the physical readiness and personal flexibility to contribute across the full range of daily and seasonal demands that a working beef cattle and grain farming operation places on every member of its on-site team. On-site housing is available, making this an accessible opportunity for workers willing to relocate to the farm location for the duration of their employment.
Key Responsibilities
Livestock Care and Animal Health:
- Feed and tend all beef cattle on the farm’s established feeding schedule and in the correct quantities using the farm’s feeding and watering systems, monitoring animals during and after feeding for changes in appetite, behavior, or physical condition that may indicate emerging health concerns requiring prompt attention and reporting
- Monitor the overall health and welfare of the beef cattle herd on a daily basis throughout every shift, observing animals attentively and applying developing diagnostic knowledge to identify signs of disease, injury, parasite burden, reproductive issues, or other health problems in the livestock as early as possible to support prompt veterinary or management intervention
- Diagnose livestock health issues at the operational level of a working farm worker, recognizing the common disease presentations, physical symptoms, and behavioral indicators that signal health problems in beef cattle and reporting all observations accurately and completely to the farm manager or supervisor for appropriate follow-up
- Detect and report disease and health problems in crops, livestock, and poultry across the farm operation, maintaining the attentive and observant daily monitoring approach that allows early identification and reporting of health concerns before they spread or worsen across the herd or crop areas
- Mark livestock as proof of ownership using the farm’s established marking methods, applying the correct identification procedures for each animal category in accordance with the farm’s livestock management and record-keeping protocols
- Handle all beef cattle safely and competently across all daily care, movement, loading, and management activities, applying correct cattle handling techniques that minimize animal stress, protect handler safety, and support the calm and cooperative herd behavior that a productive beef cattle operation depends on throughout every aspect of the daily routine
Pen, Barn, and Facility Maintenance:
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards, and livestock pens thoroughly and on the correct daily schedule, removing manure, soiled bedding, feed waste, and other materials from all animal housing areas efficiently and in full compliance with the farm’s hygiene, biosecurity, and animal welfare management standards
- Disinfect pens, barns, and poultry houses as required using the correct disinfectant products, application methods, and safety procedures applicable to each facility type, maintaining the sanitation standards that protect animal health and support the farm’s biosecurity protocols throughout the year
- Clear and collect brush, debris, and organic waste from fields, pens, and other farm work areas on a regular schedule throughout the season, maintaining the overall cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness of all farm working environments
Farm Machinery and Equipment Operation:
- Operate farm trucks, feeding and watering system equipment, and other farm machinery safely and competently throughout every shift in full compliance with all applicable safety guidelines, operator procedures, and farm vehicle operation policies
- Maintain all assigned farm machinery and equipment in clean, lubricated, and correctly functioning condition throughout the employment period, performing regular cleaning and lubrication maintenance and reporting any mechanical issues, damage, or equipment concerns to the farm supervisor promptly for timely repair or replacement before operational disruptions or safety hazards develop
- Operate all hand tools and farm equipment used across livestock care, field maintenance, and general farm duties safely and correctly, following the correct tool use and storage procedures applicable to each item throughout every working shift
Farm Records and General Duties:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date work records and logs covering livestock feeding, health monitoring observations, pen cleaning activities, equipment maintenance, and any other recordable farm activities required by the farm’s operational management and compliance documentation standards
- Perform general farm duties across all areas of the operation as directed by the farm manager, demonstrating the organizational ability and task management skills to prioritize and complete a large and varied daily workload efficiently and without loss of quality or safety awareness across any individual task
- Organize and direct the construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls across the farm property as required, applying practical construction and carpentry skills or the ability to coordinate and oversee such construction activities to a satisfactory completion standard
- Clear fields of brush and debris as required to maintain the cleanliness and operational usability of all field, pen, and work areas across the farm property throughout the year
Qualifications
What the Farm is Looking For:
- No formal degree, certificate, or diploma is required for this farm worker and livestock handler position, making it genuinely accessible to candidates who bring practical hands-on agricultural skills and a strong personal work ethic regardless of their formal educational background
- Prior experience in beef cattle farming, livestock handling, animal health monitoring, or a related agricultural role is an asset that will be viewed positively during the candidate review process, though motivated candidates without formal prior farm employment who demonstrate physical readiness, a quick-learning approach, and genuine animal care commitment are also welcome to apply
- Physical fitness and genuine stamina for sustained outdoor farm labour across all weather conditions including hot, dusty, wet, and cold conditions throughout the year, including the ability to handle heavy loads, stand and walk for extended periods, bend, crouch, and kneel repeatedly, and maintain consistent physical output across the full daily workload of a working beef cattle ranch
- Own transportation is an absolute requirement for this position as public transport is not available to the farm location, and candidates without reliable personal vehicle access cannot be considered for this on-site role
- A clean criminal record check is required as a condition of employment and must be completed satisfactorily before commencing work on the farm
- Must own and provide steel-toed safety boots as personal protective equipment required for daily farm and livestock handling operations
- A genuine team player orientation with the reliability, flexibility, and organizational ability to contribute positively to a working farm team across a large and physically demanding daily workload that requires consistent personal accountability and mutual support among all team members
- A quick-learning, attentive, and safety-conscious approach to all farm tasks and equipment operation, with the ability to absorb and apply new agricultural knowledge, animal care skills, and equipment operation procedures efficiently throughout the employment period
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to work entirely on site at the farm’s physical location without any remote work arrangement
Work Details:
- Pay rate: $15.00 per hour
- Employment type: Full-time
- Work location: On site, no remote work available
- Apply through: Talentify
Benefits and Perks
This beef cattle and grain farming operation offers a genuinely comprehensive benefits and on-site amenities package that reflects the full-time, on-site, and physically committed nature of a working farm employment relationship. Here is everything that comes with this farm worker and livestock handler position:
- A base pay rate of $15.00 per hour providing consistent and reliable full-time weekly income across the farm’s regular working hours and any additional overtime periods required during peak seasonal demand
- Dental plan providing preventive and restorative dental care coverage for eligible full-time farm team members throughout their employment
- Health care plan providing medical coverage and healthcare access for eligible employees, supporting the physical wellbeing of workers performing physically demanding outdoor livestock and farm machinery work throughout the year
- Disability benefits providing income protection for eligible employees in the event of a work-related or personal disability that prevents them from performing their farm duties during the recovery period
- Group insurance benefits providing an additional collective financial protection layer for all eligible farm team members across the employment period
- Life insurance coverage providing foundational financial protection for eligible employees and their families throughout their employment with the farm operation
- Long-term care insurance providing eligible employees with coverage for long-term care needs, reflecting a genuinely comprehensive approach to employee financial security that extends well beyond standard farm employment benefit packages
- On-site housing options available for eligible employees, providing a practical and cost-effective accommodation solution for workers relocating to the farm’s rural location and eliminating the commuting burden and accommodation costs that many agricultural employment arrangements impose on their workforce
- On-site amenities available to all farm team members throughout the employment period, supporting the daily comfort and personal wellbeing of workers who live and work at the farm location
- Team building opportunities that foster genuine camaraderie, mutual support, and the collaborative team culture that makes a physically demanding farm work environment more personally rewarding and professionally satisfying for every person on the team
- Free parking available for all employees at the farm location
How to Apply
This beef cattle ranch and grain farming operation is actively recruiting a full-time Farm Worker and Livestock Handler and is looking for a reliable, physically capable, and animal-focused individual who is legally authorized to work in the United States, has own transportation to the farm location, is prepared to complete a criminal record check, and is ready to commit to the full physical and practical demands of a working beef cattle and grain farming operation on a full-time on-site basis.
To apply, visit Talentify and search for this Farm Worker and Livestock Handler position to submit your application through the Talentify platform. In your application, please confirm your legal authorization to work in the United States, your own vehicle access to the farm location, your willingness to complete a pre-employment criminal record check, your ownership of steel-toed safety boots, and any relevant livestock, farm machinery, or agricultural experience you bring to the role.
Applications are reviewed as they are received and suitable candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss start date, on-site housing arrangements, and the details of joining the farm team. Fifteen dollars an hour, full health and dental coverage, long-term care insurance, on-site housing, and the daily satisfaction of working directly with beef cattle on a real working ranch. If you have the physical readiness, the animal care commitment, the reliable transportation, and the genuine work ethic this operation needs, apply on Talentify today and bring everything you have to a farm that will put it all to serious and rewarding use from your very first shift.
