Part-Time Farm Worker

Fair Haven VT

Description

Part-time Farm Worker position on sheep farm in Benson, Vermont. The Binding Site VT specializes in the production of polyclonal antibodies, primarily in sheep, and is part of a larger well-established and successful medical diagnostic company based in England. We currently have a part time position available for a Farm Worker. We set very high standards and expectations for the care of our animals and our facility. We operate under strict guidelines from the USDA and our own Quality system and set high standards and requirements of Health & Safety for the protection of our farm workers. Duties to include: Following predefined feed list, feed sheep daily in barns using telehandler, JD 6000 series tractors, and double auger mixer wagon. Bedding barns where requested/required with bale processor. Tracking use of all materials on Tablet or paperwork for Inventory control. Assisting with loading in vessel composters where required. Assisting Animal Husbandry team with other tasks where required both manual work and equipment-based work. Ideal candidates will be: Dependable and reliable. Able to follow written and digital instruction. Able to use basic mathematical skills (adding and subtracting numbers/weight) Flexible and patient. Able to work in a team. Ability to use initiative, be self-motivated and to take responsibility. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to follow set policies and procedures MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD or over Additional Skills: Previous farming experience is required including operating telehandler and large tractors safely and successfully. Valid Driver’s license required. Hours: Monday- Thursday 6:30am-10:30am, Sunday 7-10am May be opportunity for additional hours during various peak seasons and tasks required (harvest, barn clean outs, winter snow removal, summer maintenance).