Farm Hand/helper

Job Description

Job Description

Woodland Acres Farm located in Norton MA, a small multi-species and dairy processing farm, is looking for farm hand helpers. This role involves assisting with daily farm activities and caring for the animals.

The shift is Monday through Saturday mornings, year-round, in all types of weather. Weekday shifts start at 9:00AM and typically end between 11:00AM and 12PM. Sometimes tasks require a slightly longer shift. Saturday shifts start at 9:00AM and run until roughly 1:30PM as the Farm has open hours from 11:00AM to 1PM most Saturdays. On days the Farm is closed to the public the shift would end around 12:00PM.

Typical duties include:

* Morning stall chores of feeding and changing water for all the animals, mucking paddocks/chicken coop/duck house as needed, collecting eggs

* Assisting with monthly shots for animals and nail clipping

* Maintaining cleanliness and organization of barns, greenhouse, storage area, and work spaces

* Working the open houses as needed

* Other farm-related and husbandry duties as needed.

There is also opportunity to assist in the daily milking including pre-milking prep, proper handling of milking equipment and expressed milk, proper post milking procedures, bottling expressed milk, and post milking sanitation and cleanup

Qualifications

• Experience with animal husbandry and animal handling techniques preferred.
• Must be able to properly muck stalls with rakes and pitchforks
• Comfortable working around farm animals (alpaca, chickens/rooster, goats, ducks, geese, etc.)
• Following instructions and procedures for feeding and milking, bleach sprays as well as milking cleaner and acid wash.
• Must be able to lift and manage 50+lb bags of feed, bales of hay, wood shavings bags, and other various farm related items. Strong physical stamina for heavy lifting and outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• We will offer training to cover some of the qualifications, however, being able to take initiative and follow multi-step procedures is needed.

Must have reliable transportation and some flexibility with work hours (sometimes the animals are in the driver's seat!).

Farm employees receive discounts on Farm products (milk, eggs, alpaca products, etc.)!

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to develop their expertise in farming operations while contributing to the health of our animals. We value proactive team players who are committed to safety, quality work, and continuous learning. Join us in cultivating a thriving farm environment where your skills can flourish!