Herder I

This is a temporary position.

To manage and care for an assigned herd of livestock.

• Manage and care for an assigned herd of livestock including, but not necessarily limited to, beef and dairy cattle, swine, and sheep.
• Mix and weigh livestock feed and supplements.
• Maintain breeding, feeding, milk equipment and production, and related livestock records as specified.
• Provide special care and attention for animals at time of parturition.
• Prepare animal for use in classroom instruction.
• Weigh and measure animals.
• Report symptoms of disease and illness to supervisor.
• Administer medical treatment to animals as directed by a Veterinarian or a designated supervisor.
• Milk cows and maintain livestock barns and housing in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of agricultural equipment and facilities.
• Transport livestock and operate vehicles such as tractors, trucks, and related agricultural machinery.
• Assist with animal breeding programs.
• Assign work to and check work of assigned support employees.
• Instruct assigned support employees in work methods and processes.

Perform related duties as assigned including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Perform related duties as assigned including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
• Feed and water livestock.
• Haul livestock feed and bedding.
• Maintain and repair livestock equipment.
• Check livestock and fences in pastures.
• Assist in the disposal of dead animals.
• Erect and repair fences, gates, sheds, and related agricultural facilities.
• Clean barns, sheds, pens, and related agricultural facilities.

• Knowledge acquired from coursework from secondary school, technical, vocational, trade school and/or college in the field of animal science. Preference for 2+ combined years of education and/or experience working at a livestock farm.  
• Experience working with moving cattle. 
• Basic math skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

5:30 AM - 5:30 PM (2 on, 2 off, 5 on, 5 off)

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• Work in an environment with dust and animal dander
• Subject to Michigan weather conditions
• Risk of zoonotic disease exposure

• Ability to work long hours on feet
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds

Advertised: Oct 14, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 15, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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