Herdsman (KH-11392)

NPAworldwide; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a progressive dairy operation seeking a dependable Herdsman for daily care and management of the herd, promoting animal health, welfare, and productivity.

The role includes monitoring cattle health, milking, administering treatments, assisting with calvings and newborn calf care, and maintaining herd health records. Candidate should have a strong work ethic and attention to detail and be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with dairy cattle or livestock
• Strong knowledge of herd health and animal husbandry
• Ability to recognize signs of illness or injury and administer treatments
• Experience assisting with calving and calf care preferred
• Operate livestock equipment and perform basic maintenance
• Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Monitor cattle health and welfare and manage daily care
• Milk fresh and hospital cows
• administer treatments and vaccinations as directed
• Assist with calvings and newborn calf care
• Maintain accurate herd health records
• Move and sort cattle and maintain clean facilities
• Operate and maintain livestock equipment
• Collaborate with management and team to achieve daily goals

Skills

Dairy cattle experience

Herd health knowledge

Animal husbandry

Calving and calf care

Equipment operation/maintenance

Communication/recordkeeping

Teamwork and independence

Flexibility in schedule

Job description

Job Description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a progressive dairy operation who is searching for a dependable Herdsman to assist with the daily care and management of the herd while promoting excellent animal health, welfare, and productivity. This hands on position is responsible for monitoring cattle health, milking fresh and hospital cows, administering treatments and vaccinations as directed, assisting with calvings and newborn calf care, and maintaining accurate herd health records.

Additional responsibilities include moving and sorting cattle, maintaining clean and safe livestock facilities, operating and performing routine maintenance on livestock equipment, and working closely with management and other team members to ensure daily operational goals are achieved. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine passion for working with dairy cattle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with dairy cattle or other livestock required
• Strong knowledge of herd health, livestock handling, and animal husbandry practices
• Ability to recognize signs of illness or injury and administer treatments as directed
• Experience assisting with calving and newborn calf care preferred
• Ability to safely operate livestock handling equipment and perform basic equipment maintenance
• Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Herdsman

$50,000 - $60,000