Herdsperson (Dairy & Beef)

Herdsperson (Dairy & Beef) Whittier Farms Inc. Sutton, MA Job Details Full-time $18 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Livestock handling Basic math English Farm animal care experience High school diploma or GED Driver's License Math Cattle breeding Cattle handling Calving assistance Farm machinery

Full Job Description Job Title:

Herdsperson (Beef & Dairy)

Application Open:

5/2026

Estimated Start Date:

June 2026

Salary Range:

$18-25/hour Benefits Include (subject to qualifying period) : Paid Time off,

Sick Time, Health Insurance, Employee Discount, Apparel Stipend Summary:

Responsible for daily and long-term care of the beef and dairy herd including but not limited to feeding, milking, breeding, general animal care, and cleaning. Responsible for working individually and with other farm associates on a daily basis. Responsible for assisting in crop and fieldwork as well as other tasks as necessary. Performance is based upon herd industry performance standards.

Reports To:

Herd Manager and Farm President Qualifications:

• Experience in the care, milking, feeding, and breeding of cattle
• Valid driver's license and clean DMV record
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card and pass a drug test
• Safely drive, operate, and maneuver farm machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of safety programs and procedures
• Herd Health Skills
• AI Breeding Training/Certificate or ability to obtain
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent English communication and math skills required

Essential Functions:

Functions and assigned tasks are to be completed following all applicable Animal Care/NMPF F.A.R.M. standards, guidelines, regulations, and best practices; Failure to comply is grounds for immediate termination.

• Feed the young stock and milking cows according to feed program
• Clean and care for the well-being of young stock and milking cows according to daily and weekly cleaning programs
• Maintain equipment and machinery required for feeding and cleaning program, communicating repairs and maintenance with the Maintenance Manager
• Assist with herd pictures and records
• Assist with herd breeding and vaccination, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks
• Report any indication of illness, injury, and calving
• Assist with the treatment of illness and injury and assist with calving
• Assist in daily operations
• Assist with general repairs and maintenance of facilities, communicating with Maintenance Manager
• Assist with forage cropping
• Pursue continued industry education and training as recommended/required, including networking opportunities
• Meet with veterinarians, field representatives, nutritionists, and other professionals and consultants as necessary.
• Participate in milking operations

Physical Qualifications:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Assistant Herdsperson to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motion.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and be able to complete the physical demands of the position

Hours:

Full-Time Hours:

11am-7pm, five days per week which may include weekends and holidays on rotation.

• Hours determined and outlined on individual benefit package
• Variable hours based on the cropping season and weather conditions The above is an outline of the job description.

Due to the nature of farming and the unpredictable circumstances that occur on a daily basis, the jobs outlined may change. Any changes to the job description will be discussed and added accordingly to the job description outline to be used for future reviews.

Pay:

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person