Full-Time Farm Herdsperson (EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!)
Department:
Farm Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Nottingham, PA
Description
Building a great career never tasted so good! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the
Herdsperson
position, joining our
Nottingham, PA
team! SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday approximately 50+ hours a week; some weekends will be required. BENEFITS:
This position is
full-time
benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance. Everside Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider located at our Nottingham, PA facility. Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match. Paid vacation, holiday and sick time. Paid Employee referral program.
Job Summary: This role has the primary responsibility of assisting the Farm Manager in all operations on the farm with emphasis on livestock feeding, health and care. Key Responsibilities
Farm Activities & Operations: Safely operates heavy farm machinery and a wide variety of tools. Constructs and maintains the habitat for cattle including grazing fields and barns. Repairs farm structures (barns, shelters, gates, feed troughs etc.) as necessary. Monitors cattle health, diagnoses disease or injuries and attends to minor health issues. Assists with calving as needed and all reproductive activities including A.I., Embryo Transfer and heat detection. Develops cattle rations using snack food by-products from the Herr Foods manufacturing plant. Assists in all farming and haying activities. Lawn mowing, weed eating, power washing and other tasks to maintain Herr Angus property as required. Helps operate spray irrigation equipment. Leverages creativity and problem-solving skills to deal with situations that arise on the farm. Customer Service/Communication: Works with the rest of the farm team to promote and sell Herr Angus cattle and beef. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers. Works proactively to identify problems and craft creative solutions. Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or
recruitment@herrs.com . Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Plant Science, Biology or a related field is desired. Minimum of 5+ years related experience desired—working on a cattle farm. Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred. Demonstrated experience to work independently or as a team. Recognized as one who is proactive in problem-solving and works towards creative solutions. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal/external customers. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to plan, organize and schedule work. Ability to analyze situations and develop practical, thorough and creative solutions. Demonstrated experience with attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Competencies desired: strategic thinking, creativity, problem solving, process management, communication skills, team management and perseverance. Physical requirements and work environment: Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity in a variety of extreme environments (hot, cold, humid, wet, windy etc). Majority of work is conducted outdoors or in barns. Work is physically demanding and in dirty and/or dusty environment. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
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Department:
Farm Employment Type:
Full Time Location:
Nottingham, PA
Description
Building a great career never tasted so good! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the
Herdsperson
position, joining our
Nottingham, PA
team! SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday approximately 50+ hours a week; some weekends will be required. BENEFITS:
This position is
full-time
benefit eligible, elective benefits include:
Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance. Everside Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider located at our Nottingham, PA facility. Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match. Paid vacation, holiday and sick time. Paid Employee referral program.
Job Summary: This role has the primary responsibility of assisting the Farm Manager in all operations on the farm with emphasis on livestock feeding, health and care. Key Responsibilities
Farm Activities & Operations: Safely operates heavy farm machinery and a wide variety of tools. Constructs and maintains the habitat for cattle including grazing fields and barns. Repairs farm structures (barns, shelters, gates, feed troughs etc.) as necessary. Monitors cattle health, diagnoses disease or injuries and attends to minor health issues. Assists with calving as needed and all reproductive activities including A.I., Embryo Transfer and heat detection. Develops cattle rations using snack food by-products from the Herr Foods manufacturing plant. Assists in all farming and haying activities. Lawn mowing, weed eating, power washing and other tasks to maintain Herr Angus property as required. Helps operate spray irrigation equipment. Leverages creativity and problem-solving skills to deal with situations that arise on the farm. Customer Service/Communication: Works with the rest of the farm team to promote and sell Herr Angus cattle and beef. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers. Works proactively to identify problems and craft creative solutions. Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at 610-932-6500 or
recruitment@herrs.com . Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Plant Science, Biology or a related field is desired. Minimum of 5+ years related experience desired—working on a cattle farm. Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred. Demonstrated experience to work independently or as a team. Recognized as one who is proactive in problem-solving and works towards creative solutions. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal/external customers. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to plan, organize and schedule work. Ability to analyze situations and develop practical, thorough and creative solutions. Demonstrated experience with attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Competencies desired: strategic thinking, creativity, problem solving, process management, communication skills, team management and perseverance. Physical requirements and work environment: Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity in a variety of extreme environments (hot, cold, humid, wet, windy etc). Majority of work is conducted outdoors or in barns. Work is physically demanding and in dirty and/or dusty environment. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
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