Livestock Farmer - Reserve

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

General duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily livestock care; maintenance of livestock facilities and equipment; pasture and fence management; and coordination in the event of emergencies with livestock or grounds (floods, and weather related events). Other duties will be assigned based on candidates abilities and strengths. There must be a willingness to work in all weather conditions. Applicants must also be able to lift 50 lbs, have a valid driver's license, and be able to work independently. Work schedule will involve weekend duty frequently.

General assistance and support for the department, leadership, and the company as required.

Essential Job Duties

• Livestock management including but not limited to: daily care of nutrition, watering, calving/lambing/farrowing, performance evaluation, and record keeping.
• Livestock breeding using natural, artificial insemination and embryo transplant methods
• Livestock general and preventative health care including administration of vaccines and treatment for parasites, diseases and illness
• Livestock facility and equipment maintenance: electric fence installation and maintenance; cleaning and sanitizing of livestock barns and buildings; cleanup and spreading of livestock manure and bedding; maintenance to grounds
• Operation of farming equipment including but not limited to: tractors, trucks, utility vehicles, sprayers, and dump trucks for management of pastures, fields, fence lines and buildings
• Implement forage management and sustainable rotational grazing strategies
• Be available to respond to livestock needs 24 hours per day
• Provide weekend care and feeding to livestock.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Diagnose disease and/or health problems in livestock and applies strategies for control of issues
• Communicate specialized knowledge and skills to the public and fellow employees.
• Provide general assistance and support for leadership, the department, and company as required.
• Operate hand tools to complete maintenance an repair to equipment, buildings and facilities
• Be prepared to participate in snow and/or adverse weather clean up and removal associated with livestock facilities
  
  

Qualifications

Two-year degree in Agriculture or related field strongly preferred. Additional education or training preferred. Must have or be able to obtain an NC Pesticide Applicator's license in Ag Pest Plant and Livestock categories.

• At least three (3) years of related agriculture and livestock husbandry experience. Equivalent combination of education/experience considered.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivery of world class internal/external guest service; proven leadership skills; ability to build/develop/motivate teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; conveys information clearly, concisely, effectively at all levels; builds/maintain strong relationships within and across the company; good public speaking skills a plus.
• Strong project/time management, organizational, and planning skills; attention to details with focus on quality, service, and safety; prioritizes work under deadlines, multi-tasks and adapts as needed.
• Proactive, exercises good judgment; anticipates, addresses, and troubleshoots issues.
• Works effectively both with a team and independently.
• Professionally represents department and company values at all times.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather with exposure to excessive heat, cold,
  
  

wind, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and other adverse environmental conditions.

• Ability to perform the following: heavy lifting (50-100 lbs. occasionally; 25-50 lbs.
  
  

frequently), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, shoveling, and raking.

• NC Commercial Driver's License with a Class A endorsement is preferred, but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid NC Driver's license.