Farm Laborer

Universities of Wisconsin•Platteville, WI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Farm Laborer, specifically a Student Help role. The job involves general farm practices and/or livestock management, with a focus on animal welfare and safe handling procedures. The role requires self-motivation, clear communication, teamwork, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. It is suitable for current students of the Universities of Wisconsin who can apply through the internal application process in Workday.

Requirements

Must be self-motivated
Able to communicate clearly with other employees, students, and the general public
Interested in general farm practices and/or livestock management, along with animal welfare and safe handling procedures
Must be able to work as a team with other staff and students
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned shifts, including feeding, milking, and other assigned chores.
Responsible for the daily health and well-being of the dairy, beef, or swine herd, including calving, farrowing, and follow-up health checks.
Assist with heat checks, artificial insemination, and confirmation for Swine Center employees.
Complete daily chores such as feeding, manure disposal, bedding, and cleaning.
Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of all facilities and equipment associated with each livestock enterprise and general farm areas.
Communicate clearly with all farm staff to ensure work/chores are completed daily and remain consistent.
Ensure proper and accurate records are kept to maintain and improve the overall production and efficiency of each enterprise.
Assist, as needed and appropriate, with labs held in a specific enterprise.
Assist, when requested, with the development and implementation of research projects.
Complete other duties, possibly in other areas of the farm, as assigned.