Farm Manager
Date Posted: April 5, 2021
Deadline: April 16, 2021
Organization: Triple Creek Farm
City: Newberry
Wages/Salary: $40,000-$50,000 per year based on experience
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 2- or 4-year degree preferred but not required with relevant and extensive experience
- Experience in agriculture or closely related fields preferred but not required with agricultural education
- Requirements:
- Clean drug test
- Ability to arrive on time with consistent attendance
- A focus on the quality of work over the quantity of work
- Attention to surroundings for safety purposes
- Enjoyment of working with and respect for animals
- Be able to lift 50+ lbs
- Working limited hours every other weekend and some holidays is required
Role and Responsibilities
- Daily
- Manage employees and create and assign daily tasks
- Oversee daily poultry house care and assist with advanced tasks and repairs
- Check and move cattle herds daily
- Acquire tools, materials, and equipment for jobs and projects
- Communicate with owners on the status of all operations
- Monthly
- Assist with breeding, calving, treating, and general care of cattle
- Assist in or manage employment matters
- Aim to improve beef cattle herd through superior genetics, technology, and management decisions
- Assist with hay production by operating tractors and implements
- Inspect pastures for grass needs and utilization
- Direct and assist crews with poultry house setup, flock move out, and preparation
- Keep up with equipment and tool maintenance
- Operation of various equipment and tools, such as tractors, bulldozers, excavators, skidsteers, large trucks, power tools, etc
- Oversee facilities and assets such as shop buildings, storage buildings, fences, roads, etc
- Attend educational events and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills
- We encourage active participation in the local agricultural community
MAIL:
BEN SETZLER
3241 COLLEGE ST, NEWBERRY, SC, 29108.
3241 College Street
Newberry, SC 29108
United States
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.