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H-2A

Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals - Livestock

  • Emmerich Farms
  • Wheeler, ILLINOIS

Source last checked: 10/28/2026

Job summary

Livestock and animal-care worker

Pay
$15.81 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
12/15/2026 to 2/15/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: Yes · 1 month of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$15.81 / hour
Positions offered
1 position
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
12/15/2026
Contract end
2/15/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
11977 North 500th St
ZIP code
62479
Hours per week
40

Additional pay information

15.00 (H2A)

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Cleaning of the water supplies Feed and water livestock and monitor food and water supplies. 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. Move equipment or livestock from one location to another on the farm. Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, or pumps. Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions. Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial inseminations, and helping with animal births.
  • Farming with: Dairy Cattle. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Livestock and animal-care worker
Experience required
Yes
Minimum experience
1 month of experience

Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Repetitive movements is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26274-274513
Case status
Certification issued

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