Dairy Calf Crew

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Fort Morgan, CO - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 19
Posted on: 6 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Calf Caretaker to join our agricultural team. This role involves caring for young calves to ensure their healthy growth and development within a farm setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in animal husbandry farm machinery and equipment maintenance with the ability to handle various tasks related to animal care and farm operations. Prior supervisory experience is a plus along with mechanical knowledge and familiarity with farming practices.

Duties

  • Provide daily care for calves including feeding watering and monitoring health status
  • Assist with calf housing management ensuring cleanliness and proper ventilation
  • Operate farm machinery such as tractors irrigation systems and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently
  • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment using hand tools power tools welding or equipment repair skills
  • Supervise farm staff or interns as needed ensuring tasks are completed accurately and safely
  • Assist with general farm chores including heavy lifting equipment operation and handling livestock
  • Maintain detailed records of calf health feeding schedules and growth progress
  • Support other farm activities such as planting irrigation management greenhouse work or horticulture tasks as required


Requirements

  • animal husbandry and animal handling techniques
  • Supervising experience in a farm or agricultural environment preferred
  • Mechanical knowledge related to farm machinery equipment repair welding and power tools operation
  • Familiarity with farming practices including irrigation systems greenhouse management horticulture and heavy equipment operation
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently in a farm setting
  • Basic math skills for measurements and record keeping
  • Strong understanding of animal care standards and health monitoring procedures
  • Experience with equine or other livestock handling is advantageous
  • Knowledge of maintenance procedures for farm machinery and equipment used in agriculture operations


Benefits

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic agricultural environment where hands-on skills in animal care and equipment maintenance are highly valued. The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring the well-being of livestock while maintaining efficient farm operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:


  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance


Work Location: In person




Required Skills:

animal husbandry and animal handling techniques Supervising experience in a farm or agricultural environment preferred Mechanical knowledge related to farm machinery equipment repair welding and power tools operation Familiarity with farming practices including irrigation systems greenhouse management horticulture and heavy equipment operation Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently in a farm setting Basic math skills for measurements and record keeping Strong understanding of animal care standards and health monitoring procedures Experience with equine or other livestock handling is advantageous Knowledge of maintenance procedures for farm machinery and equipment used in agriculture operations

OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Calf Caretaker to join our agricultural team. This role involves caring for young calves to ensure their healthy growth and development within a farm setting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in animal husbandry farm machinery an...
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Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

  • Food Handling
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Food Service
  • Customer Service
  • Hand Tools
  • Basic Math
  • Construction Experience
  • Lawn Care
  • Mobile Devices
  • Cooking
  • Water Damage Restoration
  • Heavy Lifting