Farm Hand

Alden Hills Organic Farms; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alden Hills Organic Farms is seeking a dedicated Farmhand to support daily livestock and poultry operations. The role involves hands-on chores, equipment handling, and project work, with a strong emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will adapt quickly, stay detail-oriented, and enjoy getting hands dirty while contributing to farm productivity and animal care in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience with daily farm chores and animal handling.
• Ability to think on feet and prioritize tasks.
• Attention to detail and willingness to contribute to the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily livestock/poultry chores as needed.
• Assist with loading or handling livestock/poultry as needed.
• Assist with transport of equipment, product or animals as needed.
• Assist with maintaining buildings, equipment and farm infrastructure as needed.
• Assist with farm work projects as needed.

Skills

Livestock handling

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

Farmhand role fills “duties as needed” position on farm and helps wherever is needed or may work independently completing projects.

Work Schedule:

• 40-45 hour work weeks / 5 days a week. 8am-3:30pm M-F.
• Work every third weekend on the weekend chore rotation. On these weeks, we would give a weekday off.

Reports To:

• Farm Production Manager (Ethan)

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily livestock/poultry chores as needed
• Assist with loading or handling livestock/poultry as needed
• Assist with transport of equipment, product or animals as needed
• Assist with maintaining buildings, equipment and farm infrastructure as needed
• Assist with farm work projects as needed

Ideal Candidate will:

• Ability to think on feet in a farming context (anticipate next steps, ability to prioritize and problem solve)
• Have great attention to detail
• Show a learning attitude and willingness to contribute as part of a team
• Love getting their hands dirty

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to be on your feet in varied weather for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs comfortably
• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US (E-Verify)
• Must be able to pass a background check