Herdsperson - BS 7092
Core
Assists herd technicians in routine animal care, farm sanitation, and general livestock management to ensure animal welfare and production efficiency.
Role type
Entry-level livestock handler (herdsperson)
Builds
Daily animal care operations and farm sanitation services
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock Production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry, livestock handling, physical labor, equipment operation, sanitation, record keeping, pharmaceutical administration
Preferred skills
Previous livestock experience, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, high-pressure washing equipment
Responsibilities
Feeding, watering, and vaccinating animals; moving animals and maintaining flow; sanitizing farm areas; processing piglets (castration, docking, ear notching); treating sick animals with pharmaceuticals; maintaining production records; assisting with facility and equipment maintenance.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC