Assistant Herdsman

Assistant Herdsman

Ballerina Farm

Kamas, UT / Full-time

About Ballerina Farm

Ballerina Farm is a family-run business rooted in the simple beauty of life close to the earth. Located in the mountains of Utah, we take pride in raising animals and producing food with integrity, care, and respect for the land. What began as a passion for sharing wholesome, handcrafted food has grown into a thriving brand with a strong online presence and store locations where customers can experience our products firsthand. At Ballerina Farm, we believe in honest work, quality ingredients, and connecting people to where their food comes from and our goal is to bring the richness of farm life and thoughtfully produced food to tables across the country.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Assistant Herdsman to support daily operations of our dairy. This role works closely with the lead Dairy Herdsman and plays a key part in maintaining herd health, supporting calf care, and ensuring the overall functionality of the dairy.

This is a hands-on role that requires a strong work ethic, flexibility, and a commitment to animal care. While prior cattle experience is helpful, it is not required - we are willing to train the right individual with the right mindset.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily herd management and support the lead Dairy Herdsman in overall dairy operations
• Monitor and help treat cattle for health-related issues, including illness and injury
• Support calf care, including feeding, monitoring, and early-stage health needs
• Identify and escalate cow and calf health concerns in a timely manner
• Serve as a shift lead when needed, helping guide daily workflow and priorities
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation of dairy facilities
• Assist with maintenance and basic troubleshooting of equipment, including robotic milking systems
• Ensure the dairy is always attended; coordinate closely with supervisor to maintain coverage at all times

Schedule & Work Environment

• This is a 6-day per week position with rotating shifts:
  • Morning to afternoon
  • Afternoon to evening
• Schedule will rotate with the supervisor to ensure consistent coverage
• One team member must always be available/on-call - this role requires flexibility and strong communication to coordinate coverage
• This is a lifestyle role that requires awareness and attentiveness to the dairy at all times

What You’ll Need 

• Prior livestock or agricultural experience is preferred, but not required
• Willingness to learn and be trained in cattle care and dairy operations
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Positive attitude
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs and schedules
• Comfortable working in a farm environment and around animals
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and interact with individuals of all ages

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in their work and cares deeply about animal well-being
• Is dependable and understands the importance of consistency in a dairy setting
• Is flexible and willing to step in where needed
• Brings a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Is excited to learn and grow within a hands-on agricultural environment

Why You Want to Work Here

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental health plans.
• Paid Time Off

Ballerina Farm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.