Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Maple Creek Pig Co. · Scribner, NE
Employment period: 2026-12-01 to 2027-03-31
Hours per week: 48.0
Pay conditions
Wage offer for H2A only $19.22
Job duties from the source
Feed, water, and monitor hogs across barn sites, and observe animals for signs of illness or distress; Administer medication and vaccinations and provide hands-on treatment support for sick or distressed animals; Clean and disinfect barns, pens, and equipment, including power wash facilities, with more intensive sanitation required during the winter turnover between outgoing and incoming groups of hogs; Perform barn and yard maintenance tasks specific to winter conditions, including snow and ice removal from walkways, doorways, and equipment areas, and check and service water delivery systems to prevent freezing and maintain consistent animal access to water; Provide bedding to protect animals from cold stress; Load outgoing hogs for market transport and unload incoming groups of feeder pigs as part of the winter barn turnover; Maintain accurate records of feed, medication, and herd health.
Additional requirements
Minimum of 3 months experience is required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion. Operator License Class D Candidate will have 60 days to obtain. Skill Level II Experienced Level Pursuant to the Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the new four-level wage system for H-2A occupations, the employer designates this position as Skill Level II Experienced Level, indicating that the job requires prior related experience, independent judgment in performing recurring tasks, and the ability to work with limited supervision.
Additional work locations are listed in the official order. Review its full itinerary.
Verification
H-2A disclosures
Housing: Check job order · Daily transport: Check job order · 3/4 guarantee: Check job order
How to apply
Applicants for this job can apply in several ways: Online by emailing the specified address with the ETA case number in the subject line, through State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), or by walking into the employers office during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CDT). SWAs must explain job conditions and requirements before referring applicants. All applicants must be available for the full season, physically capable, legally authorized to work in the U.S., have transportation to the job site (which will be reimbursed), and must fully understand the jobs terms. Each worker must fill out a Form I-9 within 3 days of starting to verify their employment eligibility, per federal law. The employer follows all federal regulations, including 20 CFR 653.501, when hiring. They retain final say over who is hired and will pay the highest wage requiredbased on Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) or state minimum wage, depending on housing provisions and skill level. Workers receiving free housing may be paid a lower hourly wage that includes a housing credit, as permitted by the Department of Laborno additional deductions for housing can be made.
Recruitment: seasonaljobs@thebaobabgroup.net