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Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

  • Justin Penrod
  • Tolstoy, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Source last checked: 10/29/2026

Job summary

Livestock and animal-care worker

Pay
$17.92 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
12/7/2026 to 4/1/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: Yes · 3 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$17.92 / hour
Positions offered
1 position
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
12/7/2026
Contract end
4/1/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
32449 155th St
ZIP code
57475
Hours per week
60

Additional pay information

Wage offer for H-2A workers only is $16.59 per hour.

Duties and description

Original English description
  • The worker will perform seasonal agricultural duties associated with the winter feeding and care of beef cattle on a livestock operation in north central South Dakota, where winter conditions do not allow the cattle to graze. The majority of the worker's time will be spent feeding cows and calves daily throughout the winter months. The worker will operate tractors used in the cattle operation and will haul hay, move and stack hay bales, and handle and store grain used as cattle feed. The worker will perform trucking and hauling duties related to the farm operation. Duties also include moving livestock, handling cattle, and attending to the health and wellbeing of the cattle as part of daily livestock care. The worker will maintain feeding equipment and perform routine maintenance of other farm equipment used in the cattle operation to keep it in proper working condition. Incidental duties include moving snow on the farm as needed during the winter months. The worker will also perform general farm labor directly related to the cattle operation. Duties are seasonal in nature and directly support the employer's livestock production during the winter feeding period. Work hours are dependent on weather, crop conditions, and operational demands and may fluctuate during the season. Employees will be provided with adequate breaks, including meal and rest periods, consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, during the course of each workday.

Requirements and occupation

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

Minimum of 3 months of related experience is required. Worker must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase based on verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed in the job order at the employer's sole discretion. Operator License Class D required. The selected candidate will have 60 days to obtain the required license. Skill Level II, Experienced Level. The employer designates this position as Skill Level II based on the experience and qualifications required for the job opportunity.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26280-285485
Case status
Acceptance issued

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