Herdsman & Farm Hand Job at Summerfield Farms

Summerfield Farms Summerfield, NC 27358

$12 - $15 an hour

If interested, please apply on our website https://summerfieldfarms.com/careers/

DESCRIPTION

The key responsibilities of this position center around the care and maintenance of all cattle and farming activities by performing the essential duties listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Daily cattle feeding and moving
  • Building temporary fencing
  • Cattle inventory
  • Storing, organizing, and tracking supplies
  • Operating tractor
  • Operating tractor with multiple attachments
  • Assist with seeding and planting
  • Assist with cutting hay
  • Assist with other farm duties as necessary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Available weekends
  • Tractor experience of at least 1 year
  • Farm related experience of at least 1 year
  • Must be able to lift 75 lbs.

CHARACTER QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS:

  • Hardworking and enjoys working outdoors
  • Coachable
  • Willing to learn
  • Strong character with integrity
  • Represent the Summerfield Farms brand well
  • Proactive, Self-starter and highly motivated
  • Strong communication skills
  • Patient and attentive
  • Reliable
  • Good at taking and giving direction
  • Aptitude for common sense
  • Great attitude
  • Team-oriented

COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
  • Integrity – Earns the trust and confidence of co-workers and customers through appropriate conversations, actions and empathy
  • Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
  • Managing Conflict – Listens well, diffuses conflict proactively, finds solutions to problems in a constructive manor, handles difficult people
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance.
  • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Farm Related: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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