Night Herdsperson

The primary responsibility of the Night Herdsperson is to maintain and supervise operations during night hours from 6pm to 5am, 6 days a week.

Nightly duties include but not limited to:

• Monitor and care for cows freshening and calves

• Supervise milkers and parlor

• Perform routine bedding in barns

• Operate sand separator as needed by Farm Manager

• Maintain Skid Steer as needed

• Perform routine feed push-ups

• Communicate with Day Herdsperson Managers on concerns and ideas for improvement.

• Serve as back-up milker when needed

• Assist milkers with sorting and moving cattle as needed

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge for evaluating cattle and equipment issues

• Valid Driver License and reliable transportation to work

• Dairy Cattle experience of 2 years + with calving and new born calf care.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• To set up an interview call Tony at 815-276-2264 or stop in the main office Mon-Fri to fill out an application 

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