Farmworker

About this opportunity

Dates

Nov 10, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027

Duration

~5 months

Experience

3 month(s)

Category

agriculture

Requirements

• Experience: 3 month(s)
• This job requires a minimum of 3 months of agricultural field work experience on a dairy farm, handling both manual and mechanized tasks, associated with production of cattle. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience. Saturday hours may be offered.
• Must be able to lift/carry 60 lbs. Employer-paid post-hire drug testing required upon suspicion of use.
• Crops/Commodities:
• Cattle.
• Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
• Equipment being operated may include, but is not limited to, tractors, vertical mixer wagon, pay-loader, skid-steer, auger, bale processor, and fork lift.
• Workers may perform maintenance on water tanks, feedlot equipment, and corrals. Job also requires processing incoming cattle, including unloading livestock in alley, vaccinating, weighing, branding and tagging, examining, and herding
• sorting and shipping cattle
• conducting the repair and maintenance of farm equipment and fencing, including maintenance of electric fence components
• regularly cleaning and servicing equipment
• mixing feed for auto feeders, lifting bags of mineral
• identifying and treating sick cattle
• assist with vet visits, assist with medication administration
• and cleaning pens
• snow removal
• services and maintains snow removal equipment
• de-icing of water banks
• de-icing of feed banks
• removal of shawling of frozen feed. Daily tasks may vary from site to site.
• Must be willing to work in harsh temperatures for extended time.
• Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required.
• Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear.
• Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
• Outdoor work required when conditions are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary.
• Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time, in harsh weather conditions and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping.
• Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.
• Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use.
• Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers.
• Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised.
• Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.
• Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.
• Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays.
• Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time.
• TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property.

Work authorization

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Work authorization

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker

International candidates

Yes

Employer sponsorship

Required

Confirmation

Confirmed by source

Official source

U.S. Department of Labor

Benefits & conditions

Housing

Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — Housing provided only to non-local workers (i.e. permanent residence outside normal commuting distance). Only workers may occupy housing. Employer provides separate sleeping and bathroom facilities for each gender. Employer possesses and controls premises at all times. Workers must vacate housing promptly at end of contract period or upon termination, in accordance with state law.

Transportation

Employer provides incidental transportation between worksites at no cost to workers. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free daily transportation to and from the worksite, and weekly transportation to closest town/city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Exact transportation schedule varies depending on work location, work/weather conditions, and other factors, but shall occur within a reasonable time before/after workday begins/ends.

How to apply

Email

hr@tjmarquart.com

Phone

+15854935603

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Official source

U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs

Case number

JO-A-300-26239-197414

Verification

Last verified: September 20, 2026

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