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BIDDICK INC Beef Cattle Farm Hand in LIVINGSTON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Biddick, Inc. is an agricultural enterprise producing seed and cattle since 1906. Trelay Land & Cattle Co. (TLC) is a concept that pays tribute to a family history, a love of land & cattle and the individuals in eight generations that adapted over and over to make it all happen. In our pastures, we raise registered Angus cattle. In our feedlots, we feed out steers and heifers from a variety of local sources. Our cattle are fed TMR rations, are tagged with the USDA electronic ear tags and are monitored in our custom database. Yet, our people watch the health and monitor the feed bunks, while handling the animals with a sense of caring. Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to: Use of AI breeding and bull selection Record keeping maintenance Cow/calf purebred beef procedures Feeding - Determining feed rations & process of feeding cattle Vaccinations and processing - reasoning, selection & timing of vaccinations Valid current state driver\'s license and clean driving record Ability to safely operate farm equipment (tractor, skid steer, feed wagon, manure spreader, etc.) Strong attention to detail able to learn and follow safe working practices in all aspects of cattle & farm production. Follow procedures in the form of both written and verbal instruction. Actively participate in production activities of assigned area. Perform quality checks to ensure work meets TLC standards. Accurately record & document required cattle and production information. Work well with others in a team environment. Able to pass background check & pre-employment drug screen Excellent attendance record Ability to lift/carry up to 75 lbs. Hourly wage varies depending on skills and qualifications. Please email resume and cover letter to theresas@biddick.net Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures. Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain. Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment. Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos. Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals. Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition. Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences. Move equipment, poultry, or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts. Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions. Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food. Order food for animals, and arrange for its delivery. Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial inseminations, and helping with animal births. Maintain growth, feeding, production, and cost records. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Valid driver\'s license with clean driving record, equipment operation experience - tractor, skidsteer, grain cart, feed wagon, truck/trailer, etc., experience handling & caring for Angus beef cattle, ability to lift over 50 lbs, pre-employment drug screen, able to work weekends ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: 11623 State Rd 80, Livingston, WI 53554 Mail a Rsum: Biddick, Inc. Attn: Theresa Sander 11623 State Rd 80 Livingston, WI 53554 E-Mail a Rsum: theresas@biddick.net Apply Online: biddick.net