Junior Herdsman/farm - Clarksville, United States - Behrenwald Farms

Behrenwald Farms
Behrenwald Farms
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Clarksville, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description
Behrenwald Farms is a full-cycle, family-owned cattle and crop farm operating in Clarksville, MI.

We are seeking a full-time Junior Herdsman/Farm & Field Hand to assist in all areas of our farm including the feeding and care of our cow/calf herd, the feeding and care of our fat cattle, as well as working in the fields and grainery.

If you have a passion for agriculture and the motivation and desire to help us maintain a top-notch angus/sim-angus herd and produce prime-grade fat cattle and high-quality production crops, we would love to talk with you.


RESPONSIBILITIES
Feeding and care of the cow and calf herd as well as the fat cattle. We are a full-cycle "Breed to Feed Out" operation.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Breeding, birthing, feeding, weaning, treating, hauling and handling cattle
  • Preparing, scraping, and repairing pens
  • Building and repairing fences throughout the various pastures

Assisting in other farM/Field hand duties including:

  • Assisting with hay and other crops such as corn, soy, beans, etc. This may include planting, picking stones, harvesting, mowing and operating balers.
  • Dumping/handling of grain and the grainery operation
  • Operating, maintaining, and repair of farm equipment

REQUIREMENTS

  • 18 years of age or older with valid driver's license
  • Farm Endorsement (F) or CDL preferred but not required
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
  • Mechanicallyinclined
  • Honest and reliable with the ability to work autonomously and in a team
  • Ability to think outsidethebox and problem solve
  • Ambitious with a desire to continually improve
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to lift 75+ lbs
  • Ability to work on feet and operate equipment for occasional long shifts
  • Experience with cutting trees/operating a chainsaw preferred
  • A love of cattle and farming

COMPENSATION

  • Michigan agricultural straight time with other benefits

HOURS

  • Approx hours per week based on the season. (Some weekend and oncall shifts; rotating schedule. Days, nights, weekend and holidays as needed)

Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

  • Clarksville, MI 48815: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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