Assistant Herdsperson

ASSISTANT HERDSPERSON

We are hiring an Assistant Herdsperson to join our team in providing daily care for our prized herd of Jersey cattle. If you are a responsible, hard-working individual looking to join a progressive, detail-oriented work environment, we want to hear from you.

This role contributes toward overall farm function and impacts the continuous improvement of animal care and welfare. It is essential that the candidate is detail-oriented and driven to maintain the cleanliness of facilities and equipment.

The best candidate will be able to work efficiently, both independently and as a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Daily calf care and feeding

• Daily equipment operation

• Prioritizing cattle comfort and care

• Working as a team to maintain overall herd health at all ages

• Maintaining cleanliness of facilities and equipment

• Assisting with cattle movement and group health events

• Maintaining and evaluating computer herd records

• General farm maintenance including fencing, water trough, and pasture upkeep

• Assisting in field management and hay production

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license, the ability to lift at least 50 lbs, and experience working with livestock. Preference will be given to applicants with experience operating farm equipment.

SCHEDULE:

We have a 5-day work week, with 2 consecutive days off. A typical day schedule includes:

6:00 AM to 9:45 AM Morning Chores

9:45 AM to 12:45 PM Projects

12:45 PM to 2:00 PM Break (1 hr 15 min)

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Afternoon Chores

Each employee is required to cover 3-4 days, bi-weekly, of scheduled on-call shifts for the robotic milking system. These shifts require the employee to confirm and clear the alarm by phone, immediately followed by showing up to the robots to resolve the issue.

It is expected that co-workers will support each other to cover time off. All employees are required to assist in feed production as needed. This may include longer hours during parts of the growing season.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with experience and willingness to learn. Benefits include employee farm store discounts, weekly milk stipend, health insurance, Aflac, matching 401(k) retirement plan, and paid vacation time. On-farm housing is provided.

LEE OFFERS:

A grocery store - pharmacy - post office - medical & dental practices - car wash - hardware stores - outlet shopping center - various banks - multiple gas stations and over 15 restaurants.

A 15- 20 minute drive toward Pittsfield or Great Barrington offers a larger variety of shops, restaurants, and hospitals.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What makes you a good candidate for this position?
• If hired, when would you be able to start?

Experience:

• Large Animal Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location