Assistant Farm Manager - Lead Livestock & Crops Operations

ROCKWOOD ACRES LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwood Acres LLC in central Minnesota seeks an Assistant Farm Manager to work with ownership overseeing livestock and crop operations. You will coordinate employees, prioritize tasks, maintain high animal care standards, and ensure efficient daily farm operations.

The role requires organization, mechanical aptitude, dependability, and the ability to make good decisions with minimal supervision, contributing to a strong, growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in livestock agriculture.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to safely operate modern farm equipment.
• CDL and welding experience are valuable but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cattle care and employee assignments.
• Monitor animal health and identify cattle requiring treatment.
• Ensure feeding, bedding, walking, and pen maintenance meet standards.
• Coordinate cattle movements and facility utilization.
• Maintain treatment records and production information.
• Operate and maintain farm equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical problems.
• Coordinate repairs and shop organization.
• Help manage equipment cleanliness and readiness.
• Lead and organize daily work assignments.
• Set expectations for quality and efficiency.
• Communicate priorities with ownership.
• Assist with planting and harvest.
• Truck grain and manure.
• Operate tillage, planting, and harvesting equipment.
• Manage irrigation and seasonal field activities.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency.
• Help develop better chore systems.
• Improve labor utilization.
• Recommend equipment and facility improvements.
• Take ownership of assigned projects.

Skills

Livestock experience

Mechanical ability

Operate farm equipment

CDL and welding

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Work ethic

Independent collaboration

Job description

Rockwood Acres LLC in central Minnesota seeks an Assistant Farm Manager to work with ownership overseeing livestock and crop operations. You will coordinate employees, prioritize tasks, maintain high animal care standards, and ensure efficient daily farm operations.

The role requires organization, mechanical aptitude, dependability, and the ability to make good decisions with minimal supervision, contributing to a strong, growing team.