Farm Hand (7437)

Team Work: Ability to work with diverse mix of employees and owner.

Problem Solving – Ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature.

Communications – Have the ability to communicate in a concise and relevant manner

Job Responsibilities

Identify sick animals and treat as necessary.
Management of whole herd health Cow/Calf and Feedlot operations
Manage and assist in vaccination programs.
Manage and distribute daily feed rations
Pen maintenance (Scraping pens, manure removal, snow removal)
Ability to sort cattle in like groups for marketing
Assist in transporting of cattle to pastures and market
Repair and maintain equipment and structures
Maintain and build fence
Maintain high standards of animal welfare
Efficient and productive personnel management
Assist in hay and forage supply activities
Maintain feeding records
Maintain Livestock Inventory
Schedule Feeding and Processing Duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required to perform this job with excellence

AT LEAST 1* year of actual experience working with livestock.*

No specific education required.

AG skills: Work effectively in a staff support position with owner, and managers. Possess ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations behaviors.

Licenses/Certificates: Must have Drivers License; CDL license NOT required but a plus.

Familiarity with agriculture: Must have knowledge and experience with livestock.

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.

Attendance and Punctuality: Ability to consistently be at work and on time.

Dependability: Ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.

Analytical Ability: Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete projects with resourcefulness and persistence.

Ethics: Ability to treat all people with respect; promote a harassment-free environment; uphold organizational values.

Judgment: Ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decision.

Quality Management: Ability to complete duties, on time and with absolute precision, at least 95% of the time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work.

Work Environment – Job will involve working outdoors, with travel throughout business environment interacting with owner, staff, field personnel. Employees will be exposed to dust, odors, noise, and equipment typical for a diverse livestock, commodity and specialty crop operation.

Work Schedule: Job Requires to work weekends and long hours at certain times during the season.

If you feel that you meet these requirements and can get the job done, we encourage you to apply.

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Quarterly Cattle bonus (contingent upon death loss per quarter)
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply