Farm Worker/Brookstown Farm Inc

JOB DOES NOT START UNTIL, 12/20/2024APPLICANT SHOULD RECEIVE A COPY OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND JOB REFERRAL BEFORE CALLING EMPLOYER CONTACT. All workers should be physically able to meet and perform the work outlined in the contract for the entire period of time from 12/20/2024 to 10/20/2025. Performs any combination of following tasks to attend livestock such as chickens on farm or ranch. Feeding, checking birds, removing dead birds, gathering eggs, setting eggs, taking hatch off, wing banding, cleaning rooms and equipment/ facility. Should be able to lift from 40 to 100 pounds for extended periods of time. Mixes feed and additives, fills feed troughs with feed and waters livestock. Takes stock to pasture for grazing. Examines animals to detect diseases and injuries. Vaccinates animals by placing vaccine in drinking water or feed or using syringes and hypodermic needles. Applies medications to cuts and bruises, sprays with insecticide, and herds them into insecticide bath. Confines livestock in stalls; prepares them for birthing, and/or assists in delivery of offspring. May wash, brush, trim, and/or curry to improve appearance. May also monitor animals for breeding and artificial breeding and calving. Cleans livestock stalls and replace bedding; clean sheds or stalls using disinfectant solutions, brushes, and shovels. Grooms, clips, and trims animals for exhibition. May maintain ranch buildings and equipment. May plant, cultivate, and harvest feed grain or hay for stock. Unloads and stores feed and supplies as needed for stock. The confirmed adverse effect wage rate for Kentucky is $15.14 per hour. Wages are paid biweekly. The employer guarantees to offer at least three fourths of the hours listed in the contract. Workers comp insurance will be provided. The employer must provide free housing and three meals a day or furnish free convenient cooking facilities to all workers who are not reasonably able to return to their residence the same day. If the employer elects to provide meals, a maximum of $15.88 per day may be charged to the employee. . Employees must be able to work hours at a time in a standing, walking and stooping position. Employees must be able to frequently lift weights ranging from 50 to 100 pounds. The employer will provide the necessary tools, supplies and equipment at no cost to the worker. Employees are subject to random drug testing.