What are the responsibilities and job description for the Livestock Team Member position at Grant's Farm?
Grant's Farm is looking for Animal Care Staff that will primarily be responsible for the daily feeding and care of goats, cows, and chickens, bottle raising over 200 goat kids, and assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of the barns and shelters. A successful person in this role will follow protocols for routine feeding and milking of the goat and cow herd, follow health procedures, document animal care thoroughly, communicate effectively with Leadership Team about all medical concerns and animal issues, and assist the Livestock Care Team as needed.
Essential Job Duties
- Record keeping of information pertinent to herd feedings and medical issues.
- Daily cleaning and maintenance of the animal enclosures, barns, and feeding equipment.
- Observing animals for labor, illness, injury, or changes in behavior.
- Assisting Livestock Care Team with birthing, infant care, and tagging/identifying.
- Daily milking of the dairy cows and goats.
- Cleaning and maintaining milking equipment and dairy stalls/stands.
- Following guidelines on the safe handling of goats, quarantine procedures, restraint techniques, and birthing procedures.
- Assisting the Livestock Care Team with animal vaccinations and administration of medications as prescribed by the program veterinarian.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Must be self-motivated and able to multitask.
- Basic computer skills - MS office, data entry
- Strong sense of personal integrity.
- Attention to detail.
- Team spirit and problem-solving abilities.
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Desire to learn
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Must be able to lift or carry 50 pounds.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to walk distances over uneven terrain.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, weekends, evenings and holidays.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, inclement weather, cold, etc
Benefits
401K
Grant's Farm is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
