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Job Description Welcome to Always Helpful Veterinary Services in the scenic Nottingham, PA! We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Animal Farm Worker - Livestock Laborer to join our dynamic team part-time. Step into a world where your love for animals meets a competitive wage of $13 - $15 per hour. At Always Helpful Veterinary Services, we go beyond the basics, offering perks like discounted pet care, paid time off, and holidays. Prioritize your health with free access to health therapy equipment and chiropractic care. Ready to dive into the world of farming and livestock? Apply now and become a crucial member of the Always Helpful Veterinary Services family! YOUR DAY-TO-DAY As an Animal Farm Worker - Livestock Laborer, your dynamic part-time schedule involves 2-4 weekends a month, starting at 7:00 AM for morning chores and returning at 3:00 PM to conclude the day's tasks with flexibility. Your responsibilities encompass a holistic approach to animal care, from meticulous stall cleaning and ensuring seasonal comforts for horses and goats to monitoring the health of our diverse animal family. Beyond physical care, you actively contribute to the safety and security of the farm, addressing repairs promptly and reporting issues. Picture yourself as the caretaker, providing comfort through blanketing and adjusting attire, applying seasonal protections like fly spray and masks. In the winter, your dedication extends to snow removal from gates and doors, maintaining a pristine environment. If you're ready to immerse yourself in a role where every task contributes to the well-being of our cherished residents, apply now and become an essential part of the Always Helpful Veterinary Services family. QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ANIMAL FARM WORKER - LIVESTOCK LABORER 18+ years old Farm and livestock experience Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organization and time management skills Trustworthy and reliable Passionate about animals and truly cares about providing kind treatment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Hardworking and follows directions well Ability to operate farm equipment Kind handling of small ruminants LEARN ABOUT US At Always Helpful Veterinary Services and Fincastle Farm, our mission is to provide top-tier care to a diverse range of animals. We pride ourselves on our personalized and compassionate approach, offering everything from integrative care to advanced treatments. Our supportive and close-knit team values continuous learning, providing a beautiful environment where quality care thrives. You'll join a community that celebrates diversity and fosters growth! Fincastle Farm goats produce superior quality mohair that is marketed worldwide and manufactured into amazing yarn, clothing, and accessories sold by our value-adding business, Pure American Naturals. APPLY TODAY! Seize the opportunity to apply for the Animal Farm Worker - Livestock Laborer position at Always Helpful Veterinary Services. Our streamlined, mobile-friendly application process ensures a quick start to your journey with us. Be part of a team that recognizes your dedication and shares your passion for animal well-being! Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Universal Windows Direct - Event Field Marketer/Show Hand Part Time: $19/HR! As an Event Show Hand your primary job function is the delivery, set up and maintenance for all event display material. You also will be responsible for lead generation of potential customers with the end resulting in a free in-home estimate presented by our sales professionals Responsibilities * Attends trade shows and events to set up UWD's exclusive line of products.• Establish and maintain relationships with coworkers to ensure everything is properly set and organized.• Making sure all equipment is set and ready to go for all events.• Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.• Previous experience setting up at events and tradeshows.• Be able to lift 30-50lbs.• Positive attitude, self-motivated, and desire to assist customers.• Excellent communication skills.• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills UWD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer #INDUWDM

Retail positions available at our Bird-in-Hand Farmers Market stand on Fridays and Saturdays, 4-8-hour shifts. Employees receive free lunches, employee discounts, and the opportunity to work alongside some really awesome people. Duties and Responsibilities Greet and assist customers in an engaging and professional manner Maintain current and thorough knowledge of all available products Differentiate between products, helping customers compare and contrast flavors, textures, parings, etc. Answer all customer questions and address concerns Make helpful suggestions that will be useful to the customer Handle all transactions with accuracy Make every effort to ensure the customer has an excellent shopping experience Train/operate food service equipment (slicer, chipper, etc.) Requirements and Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 0-2 years of retail experience desired Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Positive and friendly attitude Reliable and punctual Must be able to lift 30 pounds

Job DescriptionDescriptionBuilding a great career never tasted so good! We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Herdsperson/Farm Hand position, joining our farm team in Nottingham, PA! SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm Approximately 50+ hours a week, including at least 1 weekend a month BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include: Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance. Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herr's, located at our Nottingham, PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services, preventative care, wellness programs, for employees on any medical plan Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, with a company match. Paid vacation, holiday and sick time. Paid Employee referral program. Job Summary: This role has the primary responsibility of assisting the Herd Manager in all operations on the farm with emphasis on livestock feeding, health and care. Benefit (Details): Herr's is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description). Key ResponsibilitiesFarm Activities & Operations: Safely operates heavy farm machinery and a wide variety of tools. Constructs and maintains the habitat for cattle including grazing fields and barns. Repairs farm structures (barns, shelters, gates, feed troughs etc.) as necessary. Monitors cattle health, diagnoses disease or injuries and attends to minor health issues. Assist with calving as needed and all reproductive activities including A.I., Embryo Transfer and heat detection. Assist with calving and all reproductive activities as needed. Develops cattle rations using snack food by products from the Herr Foods manufacturing plant that results in the desired performance. Ability to read and understand feed rations and properly mix feed on a daily basis. Assists in all farming and haying activities. Lawn mowing, weed eating, power washing and other tasks to maintain Herr Angus property as required. Helps operate spray irrigation equipment. Leverages creativity and problem-solving skills to deal with situations that arise on the farm on a daily basis. Customer Service/Communication Works with the rest of the farm team to promote and sell Herr Angus cattle and beef. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers. Works proactively to identify problems and craft creative solutions. In addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee is expected to exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, preserve confidentially of all business information and data, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, respect the work environment and keep it as environmentally friendly as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. Reliable attendance and punctuality are also required. The employee is also expected to perform other related duties, special projects and functions as required from time to time. Qualifications: A Bachelors degree in Animal Science, Plant Science, Biology or a related field is desired or minimum of 5+ years related experience desired-working on both cattle and plant farm. Demonstrated experience to work independently or as a team. Recognized as one who is proactive in problem-solving and works towards creative solutions. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to internal/external customers. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. Ability to plan, organize and schedule work. Ability to analyze situations, apply independent judgment, discretion, and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough and creative solutions. Demonstrated experience with attention to detail and excellent organization skills. Competencies desired: strategic thinking, creativity, problem solving, process management, communication skills, team management and perseverance. Physical requirements and work environment: Must be able to perform strenuous physical activity in variety of extreme environments (hot, cold, humid, wet, windy etc). Majority of work is conducted outdoors or in barns. Work is physically demanding and in dirty and/or dusty environment. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds on occasion and 50 pounds regularly. Any questions about this position or any others, please contact the Human Resources department at ************ or ********************* Herr Foods Inc. is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer M/F/Veterans/Disabilities

Department Farm Employment Type Full Time Location Nottingham, PA Workplace type Onsite Key Responsibilities About Herr Foods Inc. Herr Foods Inc. is the largest privately owned salty snack food manufacturer and distributor in the country, we are based in Nottingham, PA and we think our 1600+ employees are pretty spectacular! We have been committed for the last 75+ years to making our Herr's family business an enjoyable place to work!