• Farmworkers, Livestock 45

    Chad Jetvig Farms (Georgetown, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Schedule: 42 hours/week, 6 days/week, Mon-Sat (7 hours/day, 6:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.)

     

    Must Apply by: 2/12/2026

     

    Feed and water livestock daily; monitor and maintain feed/water supplies

     

    Mix feed and medications; administer basic treatments and vaccinations

     

    Herd/move livestock to pastures, scales, trucks, enclosures, or between grazing areas

     

    Clean and maintain stalls, pens, equipment, buildings, fences, and yards

     

    Maintain heated watering systems and prevent freezing (remove ice, keep tanks operational)

     

    Ensure clean, dry bedding and straw

     

    Patrol and protect herds from predators

     

    Perform general equipment and machinery maintenance/repairs

     

    Move equipment or livestock to different locations on the farm

     

    Order animal feed/supplies and arrange delivery

     

    Occasionally drive to town for supplies

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    No High School Diploma or GED required

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    Experience: Minimum 2 months of verifiable, relevant farm/livestock experience required

     

    Driver’s License: Must obtain a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire (clean driving record required for company vehicles)

    Physical Demands:

    • Lift and carry up to 60 lbs

    • Extensive pushing and pulling

    • Work in extreme temperatures (hot and cold)

    Language: Must speak English

    • Strict adherence to biosecurity, food safety, health & safety rules, attendance, and company policies required

    • Positive attitude, reliability, ability to follow instructions, and strong work ethic expected

    • Repeated absences, misconduct, insubordination, or safety violations will result in termination

     

    Physically demanding role with high standards for responsibility and compliance.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    2

     

    ### Public Transportation Accessible

    No

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

     

    ### Physical Required

    No

     

    ### Drug Test Required

    No

    ### Compensation

    $14.60 / Hourly

     

    ### Additional Compensation

    Outstanding performance may earn extra pay or benefits at employer’s discretion

     

    ### Postal Code

    56546

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

    H-2A #26-013

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

    ### Job Benefits

    EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

     

    Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

     

    ### Application Instructions

    Send resume listing experience to:

    MN DEED/FLC

    Attn: H-2A#26-013

    180 E. 5th St. Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

    FAX: 651-297-7722

    EMAIL: [email protected]

     

    CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513