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H-2A

Farm Worker

  • Calyx Cattle LLC
  • Shuqualak, MISSISSIPPI

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Source last checked: 10/27/2026

Job summary

Livestock and animal-care worker

Pay
$9.74 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
9/1/2026 to 3/1/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: No · 0 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$9.74 / hour
Positions offered
1 position
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
9/1/2026
Contract end
3/1/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
3890 Field Road
ZIP code
39361
Hours per week
50

Additional pay information

$8.59 Hour H-2A

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Maintain quiet calm demeanor working around cattle in close quarters (cattle pens and facilities). Work duties include feeding, watering, herding, penning, observing cattle for signs of fear or distress, monitoring herd for health issues, give vaccinations, assist with birthing and caring for calves. Be familiar with birthing plan of what to do, when to do it, who to call for help, and to know when help is needed. Inspect calves for overall health and physical condition, weigh and sort into holding pens for processing based on treatment needs, size, and type. Deworm, vaccinate, ear tag, castrate and dehorn. Identify sick high-risk calves, sort and move to separate pen. Feed and water calves. Position feed bunks and water troughs for easy access to calves. Ensure that calves have access to fresh, clean water at all times. Mix feed. Move calves to pasture. Observe cattle closely for signs of distress, illness, or injury. Care for livestock using animal husbandry practices that impact the well-being of cattle and animal health. Load sellable size cattle for transport.
  • Unload and store feed and supplies. Inspect and repair farm buildings (sheds, barns, etc.). Repair fences, keep electric fence areas clean and free from debris. Keep all work areas clean and free of debris. Perform general farm labor jobs: maintenance on farm equipment (clean, oil, repair); mow areas around buildings and keep clean and free from debris; control grass and weeds. Drive tractors and four wheelers.

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Livestock and animal-care worker
Experience required
No
Minimum experience
0 months of experience

Able to perform all job duties. Drive tractor/farm truck. Operate weed eaters, mowers, posthole diggers, power tools. Use shovels, hoes, pitch forks. Drug testing can be conducted at employer expense in case of accident or if employer feels it is necessary to ensure safety in the workplace. Able to lift 50 lbs. Work is performed outdoors and involves exposure to sun, rain, heat, cold, insects and other natural elements. Perform physically demanding job duties. Understand cattle behavior concepts and sensory characteristics for safe and low-stress handling. Hours of work may vary due to weather conditions etc. Must be available for entire contract period. Applicants meeting all qualifications required must possess documents to complete I-9 and be available at time and place necessary to begin employment. Drivers license is not required to drive farm equipment on farm.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26171-035820
Case status
Certification issued

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