Farm hand jobs in Waterford, MI - 6 jobs

Job Description PAY RATE: $16.17 to $18.80/hour DOQ (Up to 1,400 hour per year). Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For details, click here. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor, work activities in this position primarily involve assisting in the daily operation of the Farm & Mill by caring for and maintaining farm livestock and crops, caring for park buildings and grounds, promoting public interest and appreciation for the farm, and recommending improvements. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor. Position works independently and exercises some judgment and discretion in completion of duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned. • Performs milking duties for dairy cattle according to policy, practicing safe and hygienic stockmanship at all times • Operates, repairs, and maintains farm equipment including tractors, utility vehicles, manure spreaders, scrapers, and planting and harvesting equipment as needed • Assists in the harvest and storage of farm crops and livestock feed such as hay, straw, and silage. • Prepares rations and feeds and waters livestock according to policy • Cleans and sanitizes all aspects of dairy parlor system according to policy • Cleans and maintains dairy barns, pens, and facilities • Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on machinery, including milking parlor systems • Performs other farm maintenance chores (cleaning stalls, animal grooming, fence repair, etc.) as needed • Assists in daily care of all farm livestock • Assists in preparing animals for and assisting in the delivery of offspring • Grooms, clips and trims animals for exhibition • Maintains indoor facilities and outdoor spaces, including captive animal and trail maintenance, as needed • Promotes public interest in the farm program through various activities and publicity • Answers questions and assist visitors when requested • May serve on committees • May assist with special events The list above is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P3: • Agriculture related college coursework and/or related service in farm maintenance work preferred • Knowledge of the principles use in farm animal care and maintenance • Knowledge of farm crop production management • Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record. • Knowledge of the principles of good farm management • Ability to promote and maintain cooperative working relationships with schools, park patrons, and other employees • Ability to operate trucks, tractors and heavy farm equipment • Ability to traverse sandy, marshy or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain • Ability to load, transport and unload materials/livestock • Ability to use carpenter tools • May be assigned to work in other parks and districts as needed and if necessary • Ability to work in all weather conditions • May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays • Ability to perform essential duties MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P4: • Meets all the minimum qualifications of a Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P3 • Associate degree preferred from accredited college within zoology, biology, agriculture, animal science, horticulture, natural resource management, or a related field • Two (2) years of related experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities • Successful completion of the HCMA Milker Training Program and Supervisor Authorization to milk cattle without supervision • Successful completion of the F.A.R.M. training modules for Dairy Care MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P5: • Meets all the minimum qualifications of a Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P4 • Bachelor's degree preferred from accredited college within zoology, biology, agriculture, animal science, horticulture, natural resource management, or a related field • Three (3) years of related experience; with one (1) year of Huron Clinton Metroparks Interpretive Services Farm Maintenance experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer including data base, scheduling, publishing, spreadsheet, power point, and word processing software; calculator, copy & fax machines; phone, GPS unit, radios, automobile and heavy farm equipment, and milking parlor systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to run, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and must have the ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with uneven terrain. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc. Powered by JazzHR 7Kz2V2YZmZ

Ensures the safe and timely transport of cargo to the customer, other company locations, or other destinations, while complying with all DOT rules and regulations. Drives a truck safely and on time to destination. Maintains driver daily logs and other required paperwork according to company procedure and State and Federal regulations. Maintains communication with supervisor. Ensures proper loading and securing of cargo for safe transit. Performs frequent and necessary inspection of cargo. Conforms to DOT rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer

PAY RATE: $16.17 to $18.80/hour DOQ (Up to 1,400 hour per year). Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For details, click here. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor, work activities in this position primarily involve assisting in the daily operation of the Farm & Mill by caring for and maintaining farm livestock and crops, caring for park buildings and grounds, promoting public interest and appreciation for the farm, and recommending improvements. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor. Position works independently and exercises some judgment and discretion in completion of duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned. * Performs milking duties for dairy cattle according to policy, practicing safe and hygienic stockmanship at all times * Operates, repairs, and maintains farm equipment including tractors, utility vehicles, manure spreaders, scrapers, and planting and harvesting equipment as needed * Assists in the harvest and storage of farm crops and livestock feed such as hay, straw, and silage. * Prepares rations and feeds and waters livestock according to policy * Cleans and sanitizes all aspects of dairy parlor system according to policy * Cleans and maintains dairy barns, pens, and facilities * Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on machinery, including milking parlor systems * Performs other farm maintenance chores (cleaning stalls, animal grooming, fence repair, etc.) as needed * Assists in daily care of all farm livestock * Assists in preparing animals for and assisting in the delivery of offspring * Grooms, clips and trims animals for exhibition * Maintains indoor facilities and outdoor spaces, including captive animal and trail maintenance, as needed * Promotes public interest in the farm program through various activities and publicity * Answers questions and assist visitors when requested * May serve on committees * May assist with special events The list above is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P3: * Agriculture related college coursework and/or related service in farm maintenance work preferred * Knowledge of the principles use in farm animal care and maintenance * Knowledge of farm crop production management * Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record. * Knowledge of the principles of good farm management * Ability to promote and maintain cooperative working relationships with schools, park patrons, and other employees * Ability to operate trucks, tractors and heavy farm equipment * Ability to traverse sandy, marshy or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain * Ability to load, transport and unload materials/livestock * Ability to use carpenter tools * May be assigned to work in other parks and districts as needed and if necessary * Ability to work in all weather conditions * May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays * Ability to perform essential duties MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P4: * Meets all the minimum qualifications of a Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P3 * Associate degree preferred from accredited college within zoology, biology, agriculture, animal science, horticulture, natural resource management, or a related field * Two (2) years of related experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities * Successful completion of the HCMA Milker Training Program and Supervisor Authorization to milk cattle without supervision * Successful completion of the F.A.R.M. training modules for Dairy Care MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P5: * Meets all the minimum qualifications of a Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P4 * Bachelor's degree preferred from accredited college within zoology, biology, agriculture, animal science, horticulture, natural resource management, or a related field * Three (3) years of related experience; with one (1) year of Huron Clinton Metroparks Interpretive Services Farm Maintenance experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer including data base, scheduling, publishing, spreadsheet, power point, and word processing software; calculator, copy & fax machines; phone, GPS unit, radios, automobile and heavy farm equipment, and milking parlor systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to run, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and must have the ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with uneven terrain. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc.

Pebble Creek Produce is a micro farm specializing in gourmet, culinary mushrooms trusted by award-winning chefs for our uncompromising standards. Our values are set in community and sustainable practices alike. We grow using our own grown spores produced in our laboratory. The spent blocks are then donated to local farms ect. to be used as extremely high valued compost. Seeking a full time and a part-time team member to join the team as a gourmet mushroom grower. This position is Monday-Friday with occasional short weekend shifts. Key Responsibilities: -Harvest and package mushrooms according to quality standards and customer orders -Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the farm, including sweeping, cleaning surfaces, and sterilizing equipment -Monitor mushroom growth and report any concerns to the farm manager -Assist with the preparation of substrates for mushroom growth -Operate farm equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks -Help with maintaining inventory and ordering supplies as needed -Work with other team members to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks -Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe work environment The work will be in a very clean, sterilized indoor facility. We are a small urban farm with less than 10 employees. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and a passion for biology is a plus! Job Type: 1 Full-time position and 1 Part-time position Pay: From $15.00 per hour

PAY RATE: $16.17 to $18.80/hour DOQ (Up to 1,400 hour per year). Eligible part-time employees will receive up to a $5.75 per hour retention bonus for all hours worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For details, click here. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor, work activities in this position primarily involve assisting in the daily operation of the Farm & Mill by caring for and maintaining farm livestock and crops, caring for park buildings and grounds, promoting public interest and appreciation for the farm, and recommending improvements. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Farm Center Interpretive Supervisor. Position works independently and exercises some judgment and discretion in completion of duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employee shall perform other duties as assigned. • Performs milking duties for dairy cattle according to policy, practicing safe and hygienic stockmanship at all times • Operates, repairs, and maintains farm equipment including tractors, utility vehicles, manure spreaders, scrapers, and planting and harvesting equipment as needed • Assists in the harvest and storage of farm crops and livestock feed such as hay, straw, and silage. • Prepares rations and feeds and waters livestock according to policy • Cleans and sanitizes all aspects of dairy parlor system according to policy • Cleans and maintains dairy barns, pens, and facilities • Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance on machinery, including milking parlor systems • Performs other farm maintenance chores (cleaning stalls, animal grooming, fence repair, etc.) as needed • Assists in daily care of all farm livestock • Assists in preparing animals for and assisting in the delivery of offspring • Grooms, clips and trims animals for exhibition • Maintains indoor facilities and outdoor spaces, including captive animal and trail maintenance, as needed • Promotes public interest in the farm program through various activities and publicity • Answers questions and assist visitors when requested • May serve on committees • May assist with special events The list above is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P3: • Agriculture related college coursework and/or related service in farm maintenance work preferred • Knowledge of the principles use in farm animal care and maintenance • Knowledge of farm crop production management • Must maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and an acceptable driving record. • Knowledge of the principles of good farm management • Ability to promote and maintain cooperative working relationships with schools, park patrons, and other employees • Ability to operate trucks, tractors and heavy farm equipment • Ability to traverse sandy, marshy or wooded areas with even or uneven terrain • Ability to load, transport and unload materials/livestock • Ability to use carpenter tools • May be assigned to work in other parks and districts as needed and if necessary • Ability to work in all weather conditions • May be required to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays • Ability to perform essential duties MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P4: • Meets all the minimum qualifications of a Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P3 • Associate degree preferred from accredited college within zoology, biology, agriculture, animal science, horticulture, natural resource management, or a related field • Two (2) years of related experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities • Successful completion of the HCMA Milker Training Program and Supervisor Authorization to milk cattle without supervision • Successful completion of the F.A.R.M. training modules for Dairy Care MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P5: • Meets all the minimum qualifications of a Farm Maintenance - Milker - Level P4 • Bachelor's degree preferred from accredited college within zoology, biology, agriculture, animal science, horticulture, natural resource management, or a related field • Three (3) years of related experience; with one (1) year of Huron Clinton Metroparks Interpretive Services Farm Maintenance experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer including data base, scheduling, publishing, spreadsheet, power point, and word processing software; calculator, copy & fax machines; phone, GPS unit, radios, automobile and heavy farm equipment, and milking parlor systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to run, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch and must have the ability to traverse sandy, marshy, or wooded areas with uneven terrain. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely works in outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to heat, wet and/or humid conditions, chemicals, animals, foliage and vegetation, etc.