Livestock Labourer

Howardvale Holsteins; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Howardvale Holsteins is looking to hire Livestock Labourers in the United States. The role involves managing automated milking systems, feeding and water systems, and handling livestock across shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Candidates should monitor health, report inventory, assist with weaning, milk cows, clean facilities, and perform general farm duties. Training will be provided to ensure proper animal care and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical labor.
• Willingness to be trained.
• Shift work required including mornings, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Milking system operation (automated).
• Feeding & water system management.
• Handling animals.
• Monitoring animal health and welfare.
• Track & report current feed inventory.
• Weaning and caring for livestock.
• Feed & tend animals.
• Milk cows.
• Clean barns & pens.
• Detect disease and health problems in livestock.
• Perform general farm duties.
• Write daily basic progress reports.
• Set & monitor water lines, air flow and temperatures in barns & pens.
• Operate skidsteer, farm truck and hand tools.
• Manure handling & storage.
• Willingness to be trained.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Working with Others

Job description

Howardvale Holsteins is looking to hire Livestock Labourers.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Milking system (automated)
• Feeding & water system
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Track & report current feed inventory
• Weaning
• Feed & Tend animals
• Milk cows
• Clean barns & pens
• Detect disease & health problems in livestock
• Perform general farm duties
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Set & Monitor water lines, air flow and temperatures in barns & pens
• Operating skidsteer, farm truck, hand tools
• Manure handling & storage
• Willingness to be trained

Work Schedule:Shift Work, Mornings, Evenings & Weekends

Position to start as soon as possible

Tagged as: 85100

Essential Skills:

• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Honesty
• Organization

Languages:

• English