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Worker will operate a farm tractor and feed mixer to prepare and deliver a daily ration of hay, silage, and protein supplement at about 47 lbs per head per day. Worker will load and haul hay and silage and keep feeding records. Worker will sort cows by expected calving date, and move cows close to calving into calving pastures. Ready calving pens, supplies, and equipment. Worker will check cows day and night, including scheduled night checks. Assist cows with difficult births and tag and process newborn calves. Pair cows with calves and care for weak or chilled calves. Worker will wean, gather, sort, and load summer-born calves for sale. Worker will gather and sort cattle on horseback. Pull bulls from the cow herd around Thanksgiving and turn bulls out with the cows on or around February 1. Feed and care for weaned calves during backgrounding and watch for sickness. Break ice on water sources, and perform routine maintenance on the tractor, mixer, and feeding equipment. Employer guarantees to offer employment for a minimum of 3/4 of the workdays of the total specified period beginning with the workers first day, free housing provided to workers recruited from beyond the commuting area, transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract or earlier.

Compensation

Wage

$18.71 per hour

Frequency of pay

Weekly

Deductions from pay

Social Security, Federal Taxes, and State Taxes. If any advances are given to workers, they will be deducted from their checks. Any willful destruction of property will also be deducted.

Schedule

Period

Nov 21 – Feb 28, 2027

Hours per week

Daily window

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Days of the week

Mon 8h · Tue 8h · Wed 8h · Thu 8h · Fri 8h · Sat 4h

On-call 24/7

Location

City

Lamar, MO 64759

Housing

Type

Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Capacity

2 workers

Inspecting authority

SWA

Description

Employer-Provided Housing; Total Units: 1; Total Capacity: 2 persons

Meals

The employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers may prepare their own meals. Employer will provide (on a voluntary basis) transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries and/or other incidentals.

If free and convenient kitchen facilities become unavailable for any reason, the employer will provide three (3) meals a day for which it will charge individual workers, by payroll deduction, no more than the daily permitted amount as provided in 20 CFR 655.173, which was $16.78 as of April 7, 2026, and which may be increased during the period of this employment.

Charge for meals

Transportation

Daily transport

Employer will provide daily transportation between housing provided or secured by the employer and the employer's place of employment at no cost to the worker. Please see Work Term 9 of 12 and Addendum C for a more detailed Daily Transportation Plan.

Travel meals — minimum per day

$16.78

Travel meals — maximum with receipts

$68.00

Qualifications

Education

None

Experience

Training

None required

Physical requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs · Exposure to extreme temperatures · Extensive pushing or pulling · Extensive sitting or walking · Frequent stooping or bending over · Repetitive movements

Additional

Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for 75 yards. Worker must have ability to ride a horse. Worker must have ability to drive a tractor. Worker must have ability to work outdoors in cold weather. Worker must have 3 months of general farmhand experience.

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