Idyll Farms is looking to expand their farming team! Do you love animals and working outdoors? This may be the job for you! Be a part of a world class, award winning, farmstead G.O.A.T. dairy and creamery team located at one of the most beautiful places on earth, Idyll Farms! Idyll Farms is a 500-acre regenerative goat dairy and creamery in Northport, Michigan. We raise Certified Humane® Alpine goats on rotationally grazed pastures rich in Great Lakes terroir. Our regenerative approach rebuilds soil health, increases biodiversity, and sequesters carbon — producing exceptional milk that is crafted into internationally award-winning cheeses. As our herd is expanding and production is increasing, we are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager who can come on-board full time and provide some addition support as we continue to grow and expand our work-force. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additionally, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment can be loud depending on the task. Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Primarily be responsible for leading, coaching, and training our employees as they maintain the farmstead, dairy, orchard and pasture; as such, having experience in those areas will be critical. Managing inventory for animal feed and farm supplies Scheduling outside services, such as: electricians, plumbers, maintenance and inspectors Developing work schedules based on seasonal needs Participating in employee evaluations and training schedules Participating in emergency preparedness and safety awareness procedures Maintaining and verifying all farm logs and checklists Operating equipment Supervise employees
Qualifications:
Dairy Farming experience
Pasture Management Hay Management Farm Equipment Maintenance Excellent Leadership Excellent Organization Effective Delegation Excellent Training Benefits Offered:
Paid Time Off Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change. All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a reference and background check. Idyll Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sick cell trait, marital status, familial status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, or any other status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. Idyll Farms is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified applicants with disabilities to have equal opportunity to apply for job openings. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs an accommodation due to a disability should contact our Farm at (231)386-7823, or by writing to Idyll Farms
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Human Resources at 10901 E Peterson Park Dr., Northport, MI 49670, US. This job posting is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise. www.idyllfarms.com
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to
Relocate:
Northport, MI 49670: Relocate before starting work (Required)