Farmworkers, Farm & Ranch Animals

H-2A seasonal job with Jaeger Custom Hauling LLC in Keota, Iowa. Pay: $14.96/hr. Work period: 2027-01-01 to 2027-08-22. Positions: 2. About 48 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

Employees will be responsible for the daily care of hogs and will be required to clean and disinfect buildings/confinements. Herd livestock to scales, trucks, or other enclosures. Loading and unloading livestock on a regular basis, Ensure the safety and wellbeing of the animals. Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain. Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition. Maintain growth, feeding, production records. Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations, or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment. Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions. Workers will be expected to maintain and assist with livestock feeding systems, ensuring livestock are fed and watered according to respective protocols. Workers will frequently monitor equipment to make sure feed and water dispensers are not plugged, empty, or dirty. Clean-up site. Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. The worker may perform repairs and maintenance to buildings, fences, and other structures as needed The job requires working around livestock and the strong smell of manure. Must speak and understand English.

Work period: 2027-01-01 to 2027-08-22. Positions: 2.

Requirements: Two (2) months of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Must be able to obtain appropriate drivers license following hire and obtain clean driving record. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.