Job Description

The Farm/site Foreman is the primary on-site resident manager of the daily operations of the Farm. The Farm Foreman lives on-site and performs general farm work as directed such as operating and maintaining the operational condition of farm equipment, caring for livestock.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees the maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles, and facilities and performs Poultry activities
Participates in the planning, preparation, and execution of farm operations as directed
Participates in training, mentoring, and supervising student employees working with livestock and performing other farm duties.
Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: A diploma or the equivalent is required.
Experience: At least four years of experience managing livestock or farm and ranch operations is required. Experience with low stress livestock handling techniques, farm machinery operation, Experience working with a livestock operation and performing duties such as fence building, maintenance, and livestock vaccination, etc., are required.
Skills: Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow instructions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of stock feeds, and similar products used in poultry work is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Organizational skills are required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, such as Word and Excel, is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Effort: The ability to lift and carry livestock and farm supplies and equipment weighing fifty pounds or more on a regular basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis is required. A full range of physical motion in order to operate manual, electrically powered and/or gasoline-powered equipment and machines and to load cattle is required. The ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 15 feet is required. The ability to move throughout assigned areas, as the work is often performed out-of-doors, year-round is required.

License: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.