Equine Barn Assistant (Weekends Only)

Equine Barn Assistant

As Kalmbach Feeds continues to grow, we are looking for passionate, hard-working team members who live our values and help us develop new ideas, serve customers, improve our processes, build teams, and realize our growth. Our Equine Barn Assistants will gain invaluable experience within the animal production and nutrition industry. The Team Member in this role will assist in the daily care of equines as well as support research trials related to nutrition and production techniques.

Hours consist of 10-15 hours per week, including weekend and holiday break hours

• Assist with feeding, watering, turnout, and general horse handling
• Assist with stall cleaning and basic barn upkeep
• Conduct accurate record keeping for weight, feed intake, and health of animals
• Perform other job duties assigned that are found to be necessary

Have a passion for horses and a strong commitment to supporting the health and happiness of our equine research herd

• Have past leadership or supervisory experience.
• Can demonstrate commitment and responsibility to the role
• GED or high school diploma required
• Have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment
• Willingness and ability to flexible schedule to include some weekends
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds consecutively
• Able to handle multiple assignments and tasks around the farm
• Evidence of analytical reasoning and mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Previous equine or farm experience preferred, but not required

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family's traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for nearly six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it.

Kalmbach Feeds Offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• On Staff Life Coach
• Access to Beach Front Company Condo in Fort Myers, FL