Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Sheep Herder and become a vital part of sustainable livestock management. In this role, you will oversee the care, safety, and movement of sheep across pasturelands and farm facilities. Your energetic approach will ensure healthy animals, efficient grazing, and smooth operations, contributing to the overall success of our agricultural endeavors. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, apply hands-on skills, and support animal welfare in a lively farm environment.
Duties
- Manage daily herding activities to guide sheep safely through pastures, pens, and grazing areas using herding techniques and equipment.
- Monitor sheep health and behavior, identifying signs of illness or distress and coordinating veterinary care when necessary.
- Operate farm machinery such as tractors, forklifts, and other heavy equipment to assist with moving livestock or farm materials.
- Maintain fencing, gates, and infrastructure to ensure secure enclosures and prevent escapes or predators.
- Perform routine equipment repairs including welding, using hand tools and power tools to keep all herding and farm machinery in optimal condition.
- Assist with animal husbandry tasks like feeding, watering, shearing, and caring for newborn lambs or other livestock.
- Support irrigation systems and horticultural activities on the farm to promote healthy pasture growth and sustainable farming practices.
Requirements
- Proven supervising experience in livestock management or farm operations.
- Mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience operating farm machinery, heavy equipment, and power tools.
- Strong animal husbandry skills with a focus on sheep care and handling techniques.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and operate forklifts or similar equipment confidently.
- Knowledge of farming practices including irrigation systems, greenhouse work, horticulture, and growing experience.
- Basic math skills for record keeping, inventory management, and measuring feed or medication dosages.
- Excellent animal handling abilities with patience and attentiveness to animal behavior.
- Welding skills or experience with equipment repair is a plus.
- Equine experience or familiarity with other farm animals is desirable but not required. This energetic role invites motivated individuals passionate about agriculture to thrive in a lively environment dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. Join us in making a positive impact on our livestock operations while developing your skills in a rewarding outdoor setting!
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per day
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
