Livestock & Farm Operations Supervisor

Montana State University; Bozeman, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,627,000 - 40,782,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman, MT is seeking a livestock and farm operations assistant to support day-to-day operations at NARC. The role involves coordinating with managers, supervising temporary staff, and handling haying, planting, irrigation, and daily farm activities.

You will assist with supervision of student labor, maintain production records, and help implement feeding protocols and safety meetings related to cattle and farm operations research.

Qualifications

• Must have, or be able to obtain, a research and demonstration pesticide license for agricultural plant pests and vertebrate classification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in feedstuff production, irrigating, raking, baling of both irrigated and dryland hay.
• Assist farm operations manager in seeding, spraying, irrigating, and harvesting small grains or other planted crops.
• In collaboration with Operations Managers and Mechanic, assist with shop direction & organization, repair of research equipment and operate and perform daily maintenance of all haying, farming/ranching and heavy equipment at NARC.
• Maintain and oversee all shop database records and assist with prioritization of equipment scheduling, maintenance, and repair.
• Participate in day-to-day animal health, well-being, and feeding activities.

Skills

Pesticide license

Job description

Montana State University in Bozeman, MT is seeking a livestock and farm operations assistant to support day-to-day operations at NARC. The role involves coordinating with managers, supervising temporary staff, and handling haying, planting, irrigation, and daily farm activities.

You will assist with supervision of student labor, maintain production records, and help implement feeding protocols and safety meetings related to cattle and farm operations research.