Hiring Immediately!

Position: Dairy Farm Worker/Farm Hand

Location: Seven Stars Farm Organic Dairy, Phoenixville, PA

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour (based on experience/housing availability)

About Us: Seven Stars Farm Organic Dairy is a dedicated organic farm committed to sustainable and humane farming practices. We pride ourselves on producing high-quality organic dairy products while maintaining the well-being of our animals and the integrity of our land. We are currently looking for passionate and hardworking individuals to join our team.

Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated Dairy Farm Worker/Farm Hand to assist in various farm operations. This role is essential to the daily functioning of our dairy farm and involves a range of tasks related to animal care, milking, and general farm maintenance. On-farm housing may be available for full-time employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Milking: Perform early morning and/or afternoon milking duties, ensuring the proper handling and care of cows during the process.
• Animal Care: Move and handle cows of all ages, ensuring their well-being and health. This includes learning and applying cow health care practices and feeding routines.
• Barn Chores: Conduct daily barn chores, including cleaning stalls, replenishing bedding, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the animals.
• Grazing Management: Move cows to fresh pastures every morning and night, following our rotational grazing practices to promote sustainable land use.
• General Farm Maintenance: Assist with basic mechanical tasks and repairs as needed to maintain the farm’s equipment and infrastructure.
• Weather Adaptability: Work in various weather conditions, ensuring that all tasks are completed regardless of environmental challenges.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience in farming and agriculture is preferred. Experience with milking is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
• Animal Handling: Demonstrated ability to handle and care for animals with patience and respect.
• Mechanical Skills: Basic mechanical knowledge to assist with minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Work Ethic: Strong willingness to work hard and adapt to different weather conditions and work schedules.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Based on experience and qualifications.
• Housing: On-farm housing may be available for full-time employees.
• Training: Opportunities for training and learning various aspects of dairy farming and animal care.

How to Apply: If you have a passion for working with animals and are interested in joining our dedicated team at Seven Stars Farm, please apply immediately. We look forward to hearing from you!