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Day Star Dairy, LLC Livestock Worker / Ranch Hand in Little Falls, Minnesota
Need 2 full time, temporary, seasonal Livestock Workers / Ranch Hands to work in Little Falls, MN. From: 11/27/2024 to 04/30/2025 Work: 48 hrs./week, Mon. - Sat. 8 hrs./day, 8:00am-5:00pm. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. 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. 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. Must Apply By: 02/13/2025 JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs any of the following tasks to attend to livestock: Checking fences daily. Maintaining fences and clearing snow away from gates, feed bunks and waterers. Clearing snow from shelter areas to maintain access. De-icing water tanks and automatic waterers. Hauling water to cattle in remote pastures. Hauling feed to pasture cattle. Clearing feed bunks from accumulated snow and frozen fees. Clearing farm roads to provide access for milk hauler and feed and fuel deliveries. Clearing local roads to provide access for employees. Inspecting cattle for illness and injuries, treating or removing them as necessary. Sorting pasture cattle. Moving cattle to and from pasture. Maintaining doors, buildings and gates as affected by winter weather. Cleaning bedding and maintaining calf housing. Preparing equipment for spring field work. Drive to town to pick up cattle supplies. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive walking and frequent stooping are required. Overtime and taking holiday are mandatory. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3 months experience. Able to lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Must be able to obtain a Class D 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. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. No minimum education required. 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 $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer. HOW TO APPLY: Send resume listing experience to: MN DEED/FLC, Attn: H-2A#24-488, JO#14299107 180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101-1678 Fax: 651-297-7722 Call: Mary Garcia, FLC Coordinator 651-259-7513 Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.