Our family-owned raw milk farm, located in Middlebrook, VA, is looking for a full-time Assistant Herdsman. Creambrook Farm is a grass-based dairy with its cows on pasture for 365 days per year. We truly value our employees, and you would be an integral part of our team to ensure that our herd is well cared for. Responsibilities include participating in the daily operations of our farm and meeting high quality standards during milking. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated individual to join a growing dairy farm and to contribute towards its future success.

Job responsibilities:

● Prepping and milking cows up to two times daily in the milking parlor, on a rotating schedule including some weekends and holidays.

● Assist with pasture rotation / moving of the herd.

● Assist with observing the herd for signs of injury or illness and promptly reporting any signs to the direct supervisor or owner.

● Assist with cow heat detection and artificial insemination breeding.

● Assist with calves’ feeding and health detection.

● Assist with herd record-keeping and ID of animals.

● Operate and maintain farm equipment.

● Assist with milking parlor, scheduled maintenance repairs, and observing for standards

compliance.

● Assist with pasture crop / field work.

● Assist with maintaining fencing.

● Assist with farm maintenance.

● Complete other responsibilities as assigned by direct supervisor and other Creambrook

leadership.

Job requirements:

● Looking for someone with a working knowledge in farming operations and/or large-animal experience, but prior experience is not required.

● Must be able to work well with and enjoy being around cows.

● Strong attention to detail.

● Time management skills.

● Ability to work with little or no supervision; self-starter.

● Effective communicator.

● Willingness to be flexible/adaptable when last-minute changes arise.

● Flexibility in hours necessary, as rotating weekends and holidays are required.

● Problem-solver.

● Build and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with the Creambrook team, vendors, and the public.

● Demonstrate high personal energy levels (commitment, initiative, persistence).

● Demonstrate good attendance.

● Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments.

● Follow all sanitation and quality policies and procedures, and report any deficiencies to

the owner or direct supervisor.

● Dedication to our Creambrook culture which focuses on positivity in the face of challenges and in promoting the team and our herd share members before oneself.

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. This position is a very active role that requires frequent walking, lifting, moving, pushing, and pulling objects up to 75 pounds. Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, stretch, crawl, and other activities to perform job responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Use correct body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others.

Work environment: This position requires outside work that will result in marked changes in temperatures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dust, fumes, odors, and airborne particles with limited exposure to chemical hazards. This role uses standard farming and mechanical equipment.

Schedule: This position is regularly required to work a rotating schedule, typically between the hours of 5 AM - 5:30 PM, including some weekends and holidays. Occasional evening work as necessary to effectively complete the requirements of this position.

Compensation:

● Compensation will be highly dependent on previous relatable experiences and qualifications.

● Exempt / hourly status.

● Potential opportunity to receive a retention bonus on an annual basis.

● Full-time employees (30+ hours per week or 60+ hours per pay period: Two weeks’ paid vacation (10 work days) per calendar year, prorated based upon hiring date.