Farm Hand - North Smithfield, United States - Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery

Description

18+ years of age or older

Weekend Availability Required

POSITION TITLE:
Farm Hand**
DEPARTMENT: Farm


REPORTS TO:
Director of Farm Operations


FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt


EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Part Time


EFFECTIVE DATE:
May 2024


Position Summary:

This position is responsible for working with and around cows, aiding in the maintenance of their comfort, environment and health.

This position keeps up the cleanliness and safety of WDF&B and works effectively in a timely manner.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare cows & equipment for the milking process; freestall barn walk through
• Milk cows efficiently and safely in the milking parlor.
• Move all gates into proper position for cows to return to the barn.
• Observe herd health; communicate any concerns or issues to management immediately.
• Feeds calves per protocol.
• Rake any and all manure/urine spots from the sand beds into the aisle.
• Clean all aisles in the barn using a skidsteer loader, putting manure into the dump truck or hoop building for future removal.
• Groom all beds using the skidsteer attachment.
• Communicates with customers and other visitors to the farm in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Assist the herd manager in cleaning all calf quarters:
• Removing bedding and disposing of manure and waste.
• Cleaning/washing calf hutches.
• Preparing hutches for the arrival of newborns.
• Raking and cleaning all common areas around calf quarters.

Competencies:

• Must be knowledgeable of animals
• Must be able to follow instructions
• Must be diligent with cleanliness of self and equipment
• Familiarity with operating equipment a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities are required for this position.


Travel:

No travel is expected for this position.


Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older, required
• Weekend availability required
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Experience working with animals, large animals a plus

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made.

While performing the essential functions for this position, the employee is regularly required to work in a hot, moist environment using detergents and cleaners.

The employee must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, reach, carry, stoop, kneel and crouch, crawl and frequently lift or move objects 10-50 pounds numerous times per day.

Must be able to prioritize essential tasks, as well as, handle multiple tasks simultaneously throughout the shift.

This position involves work outside and in an open-air building, so extreme changes in temperature should be expected. Direct contact with animals and their feces is part of daily work. As well as loud noises and handling of cleaning chemicals.

Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.