What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Support Associate position at Blue Horse Farm LLC?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Agricultural Support Associate/ Barn Hand to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and a strong understanding of agricultural practices. This role involves working in a dynamic environment, where you will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the barn and the well-being of the animals. The Barn Hand will play a crucial role in ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Duties
- Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, and monitoring their health.
- Maintain cleanliness in the barn and surrounding areas to ensure a safe environment for both animals and staff.
- Operate and maintain heavy equipment and power tools as needed for barn operations.
- Assist with greenhouse management, including weed prevention, basic landscaping.
- Utilize basic math skills for inventory tracking and feed measurements.
- Supervise other staff or volunteers when necessary to ensure tasks are completed effectively.
- Handle animals safely and humanely, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and facilities to ensure optimal operation.
Requirements
- Mechanical knowledge is essential for operating equipment safely and effectively.
- Experience with animal husbandry practices is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with greenhouse operations is a plus.
- Ability to operate forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.
- Basic math skills for managing supplies and feed quantities.
- Strong animal handling skills to ensure the safety of both staff and animals.
- Previous experience supervising others is beneficial but not required.
- Must be physically fit to perform tasks that involve heavy lifting and prolonged standing.
If you are passionate about agriculture, animal care, and enjoy working in a hands-on environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Barn Hand.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $8.00 - $10.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
- Year round work
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bay Minette, AL 36507 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $8 - $10