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- From $18 an hour
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- Basic math
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- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Hansen's Dairy —Hudson, IA
- From $23 an hour
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- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
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Lead Feeder

Hansen's Dairy -
Hudson, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $18 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount

Qualifications

Snow removal
Livestock feeding
Outdoor work experience
Basic math
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
High school diploma or GED
Attention to detail
Safety equipment
Farming
Farm machinery

Full Job Description

Livestock/Lead feeder

POSITION PURPOSE

The Lead Feeder supports the daily feeding and nutrition program for a 175-cow dairy herd, focusing on accurate feed delivery, feed quality, and basic nutrition monitoring while working closely with the Herd Manager and consulting nutritionist.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Mix and deliver feed to all cow groups according to established rations and schedules.
Follow dairy nutrition principles and best practices.
Operate and maintain feeding equipment.
Maintain cow comfort and cleanliness.
Follow feed safety, animal welfare, and quality assurance protocols.
Communicate with Herd Manager and nutritionist.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (ROLE-SPECIFIC)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Ensure timeliness and quality of feed distribution and maintain cow access to feed and water throughout the day.
Follow feed recipes closely to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Monitor feed bunks, refusals, cow behavior and heats, and report concerns to the Herd Manager.
Manage feed shed organization, silage bag pad management, feed waste reduction, feed alley cleanliness, and overall feed quality control.
Maintain simple, accurate records of feed usage and inventories.
Monitor and maintain stalls, barn, and feeding equipment.
Remove and dispose of manure from barn alleyways.
Groom stalls twice daily and bed stalls as needed.
Maintain tool shop and overall farm cleanliness and appearance.
Move snow for access to the barn, bag pad, feed shed, office, and dome complex, in order of priority.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong work ethic.
Listening, verbal, and observational skills with attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
Ability to work both independently and with others.
Comfort working around large animals.

Preferred

Coursework or two (2) years or more of experience in animal science, agriculture, or dairy science.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Act with integrity and accountability.
Respect management and co-workers.
Communicate clearly, consistently, and proactively.
Embrace continuous improvement.
Make decisions aligned with organizational values and animal welfare standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Frequent lifting of 50 pounds or more.
Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working on uneven surfaces for extended periods.
Ability to safely operate feeding, farm, and snow-removal equipment.
Ability to work in close proximity to livestock and around moving machinery.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions, temperatures, dust, odors, noise levels, and other typical agricultural environments.
Ability to perform duties requiring visual observation, hearing, communication, and attention to detail.
Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other hours as needed to support farm operations.
Ability to wear and utilize required personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures.

ADDITIONAL OCCASIONAL DUTIES

Acknowledged but not core to this position:

Transitioning cows to new pens.
Transport cows to a meat locker or sale barn using a truck and trailer and pick up finished beef products.
Drive tour trolley.
Deliver dairy products to the farm retail store.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Hansen’s Dairy is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those in the State of Iowa. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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