Herdsperson - Seedorf 1
Core
Assists herd technicians in routine animal care, farm sanitation, and general livestock management to ensure animal welfare and operational efficiency.
Role type
Entry-level livestock handler (herdsperson)
Builds
Daily animal care routines, farm sanitation, and livestock processing workflows
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock Production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry basics, livestock handling, physical labor, equipment operation, sanitation protocols, record keeping, pharmaceutical administration
Preferred skills
Prior livestock experience, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, high-pressure washing equipment
Responsibilities
Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform basic veterinary procedures on animals; sanitize farm areas and wash facilities; process piglets (medication, castration, docking, ear notching); maintain accurate production records; assist with facility and equipment maintenance; follow SOPs and animal welfare policies.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC