Full-time Farm Hand needed in The Plains, Virginia ~ $45k-$50k ~ Housing Included

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Kinloch Farm

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Location
The Plains, VA
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
$45,000-$50,000
Date Posted
December 21, 2023
Housing Offered
Yes
Experience
2-5 yrs

Job Summary:

Kinloch Farm is hiring for an experienced farm hand. This position will partake in all aspects of the farm operation with a focus on whole team support. The farm hand will work with the Farm Manager to execute all farm strategy and daily work. It is important that this position follows our core values of Creativity, Collaboration, Community, Dedication, Passion, and Humility.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Livestock handling, fencing, trailering, and moving animals in pastures
  • Support the Farm Manager in daily workflow tasks
  • Assist with pasture management, including mowing, seeding, haying, and brush clearing
  • Set up, move, repair, and store fencing
  • Transporting animals to the processing facility with a trailer
  • Assist the Farm Manager with veterinary care and treatment of sick and injured animals as well as regular preventative care
  • Ability to monitor animal health and communicate concerns
  • Assist with livestock and pasture record keeping
  • Assist with care and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and machinery
  • On call for cattle, facility, and/or weather related emergencies
  • Ability to effectively communicate to all members of the farm team

Qualifications:

  • 3 years in a cattle program
  • Experience in a team setting
  • Experience operating heavy machinery, UTV’s, and a truck and trailer
  • Experience using portable electric fence
  • Strong work ethic with initiative to always see the next task
  • Compassion for livestock well being
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Efficiently get your work done, but also being cognizant of real time surroundings and adjusting the work based off of what you’re observing
  • Willingness to always being open to continuing your education and adapting
  • Completion of Understanding Ag RegenAg 101 webinar within 6 months of hiring

Compensation:

  • Housing is provided and required for this position
  • Annual salary of $45,000-$50,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

  • Full Health Insurance Package (Medical, Dental and Vision)
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Farm Store Discount
  • Annual Clothing Allowance
  • Annual Employee Beef Benefit
  • Hunting and Fishing Privileges
  • On Site Housing Provided

Availability:

This position will require nights, weekends, emergencies, and holidays as needed

TO APPLY:

Forward cover letter & resume to our email address. Or call for more info.

Visit website here: https://kinlochfarm.com/

Kinloch Farm Virginia

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