Full-Time Farm Herdsperson (EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!)
Department: Farm
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Nottingham, PA
Description
Building a great career never tasted so good!
We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Herdsperson position, joining our Nottingham, PA team!
* SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 50+ hours a week; some weekends will be required.
* BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
o Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
o Everside Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider located at our Nottingham, PA facility.
o Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match.
o Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
o Paid Employee referral program.
Job Summary:
This role has the primary responsibility of assisting the Farm Manager in all operations on the farm with emphasis on livestock feeding, health and care.
Key Responsibilities
Farm Activities & Operations:
* Safely operates heavy farm machinery and a wide variety of tools.
* Constructs and maintains the habitat for cattle including grazing fields and barns.
* Repairs farm structures (barns, shelters, gates, feed troughs etc.) as necessary.
* Monitors cattle health, diagnoses disease or injuries and attends to minor health issues.
* Assists with calving as needed and all reproductive activities including A.I., Embryo Transfer and heat detection.
* Develops cattle rations using snack food by-products from the Herr Foods manufacturing plant.
* Assists in all farming and haying activities.
* Lawn mowing, weed eating, power washing and other tasks to maintain Herr Angus property as required.
* Helps operate spray irrigation equipment.
* Leverages creativity and problem-solving skills to deal with situations that arise on the farm.
Customer Service/Communication:
* Works with the rest of the farm team to promote and sell Herr Angus cattle and beef.
* Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
* Works proactively to identify problems and craft creative solutions.
Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or recruitment@herrs.com.
Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Plant Science, Biology or a related field is desired.
* Minimum of 5+ years related experience desired—working on a cattle farm.
* Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred.
* Demonstrated experience to work independently or as a team.
* Recognized as one who is proactive in problem-solving and works towards creative solutions.
* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal/external customers.
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to plan, organize and schedule work.
* Ability to analyze situations and develop practical, thorough and creative solutions.
* Demonstrated experience with attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
* Competencies desired: strategic thinking, creativity, problem solving, process management, communication skills, team management and perseverance.
Physical requirements and work environment:
* Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity in a variety of extreme environments (hot, cold, humid, wet, windy etc).
* Majority of work is conducted outdoors or in barns.
* Work is physically demanding and in dirty and/or dusty environment.
* Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
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