Herd Care Specialist - Part-Time with Growth

Pleasant-View-Farms-Inc; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Pleasant View Farms is seeking a part-time cattle-hand to assist with day-to-day herd duties near Somers, CT. The role involves feeding, bedding, calving support, and routine herd checks in all weather conditions.

You will help manage pastures, operate basic cattle equipment, and assist with calving-time activities. The ideal candidate is dependable, observant, and eager to learn, with good communication and the ability to work independently when needed.

Qualifications

• Cattle experience preferred but not required.
• Must be dependable, observant and willing to learn.
• Good communication and ability to work with a team in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Daily cattle feeding, bedding, and herd checks.
• Assist with calving and newborn calf care.
• Monitor breeding cows and heifers for signs of labor or distress.
• Report health concerns or management issues promptly.
• Move, sort and handle cattle safely.
• Record keeping and basic equipment operation.
• Help with pasture maintenance and water checks.
• Occasional customer deliveries as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Observant

Willing to learn

Team communication

Tools

Cattle handling equipment

TMR mixer operation

Job description

Pleasant View Farms is seeking a part-time cattle-hand to assist with day-to-day herd duties near Somers, CT. The role involves feeding, bedding, calving support, and routine herd checks in all weather conditions.

You will help manage pastures, operate basic cattle equipment, and assist with calving-time activities. The ideal candidate is dependable, observant, and eager to learn, with good communication and the ability to work independently when needed.