Feeder / Alimentador

Job summary

Feed and care for dairy livestock, ensuring animals have adequate feed and clean water and that their areas remain clean and comfortable. Maintain and inspect feeding equipment, report malfunctions, collect feed samples when requested, and assist with dairy maintenance and special projects.

Job details

aPPLY NOW Job Duties & Responsibilities Feeder - Primary responsibilities will be to perform the duties of feeding and caring for all livestock on the dairy facility. The proper care of dairy animals involves keeping the animal areas, lots and barns clean and free from manure and extraneous objects. The job is to be performed in an efficient manner to allow the production of a high quality product and promote animal well-being and comfort. Examples of specific responsibilities are listed below. Check all animals on a timely basis (3-4 times per day) to be certain they are receiving adequate feed. Be certain clean water is available at all times. Feed cows in a timely manner as outlined or directed by manager. Maintain all feeding equipment as prescribed by manufacturer’s suggestions. Be certain all machinery is in working order. Notify manager immediately if any malfunctions occur. Take any necessary feed or forage samples for nutrient testing as required by manager. If unable to be present at schedules working hours, the manager must be given sufficient notice to arrange for a substitute feeder. In case of an emergency, you may be called to work on a vacation or regularly scheduled day off. Assist in any special projects or routine maintenance of dairy in coordination with the manager. Responsabilidades de trabajo y responsabilidades Alimentador - Las principales responsabilidades será la alimentación y cuidado de todo el ganado en la instalación. El cuidado apropiado de los animales lecheros involucra el mantenimiento de las áreas de animales, lotes y graneros limpias y sin estiércol. Este trabajo debe ser hecho en una manera eficiente para permitir la producción de lácteos de alta calidad y promover la comodidad y bienestar de los animales. Ejemplos específicos están enlistados siguiente. Asegurar que todos los animales reciban alimentación adecuada y que siempre tengan agua limpia. (3-4 veces por dia) Alimentar a las vacas en manner oportuna como indicado por el encargado. Atender a las máquinas de alimentación como requerido del fabricante. Asegurar que todas las máquinas funcionen como deben. Notificar al encargado inmediatamente de cualquier mal funcionamiento. Llevar muestras necesarias de alimentación o forraje para análisis de nutrientes como requerido por el encargado. Si no puede estar presente en el horario de trabajo, el encargado debe recibir suficiente aviso para organizar un alimentador sustito En un caso de emergencia, puede ser llamado a trabajar durante vacaciones o días normalmente de descanso. Asistir en proyectos especiales y mantenimiento de lácteo en coordinación con el encargado All Job Listings

What you’ll do

Feed and care for dairy livestock, ensuring animals have adequate feed and clean water and that their areas remain clean and comfortable. Maintain and inspect feeding equipment, report malfunctions, collect feed samples when requested, and assist with dairy maintenance and special projects.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, certifications, or prior experience requirements. The role requires reliable attendance, timely feeding and animal checks, equipment upkeep, and the ability to notify the manager of issues and assist with maintenance.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Livestock Feeding
• Animal Care
• Dairy Cattle Care
• Feed and Water Monitoring
• Barn and Lot Cleaning
• Feeding Equipment Maintenance
• Machinery Inspection
• Equipment Malfunction Reporting
• Feed and Forage Sampling
• Nutrient Testing
• Routine Maintenance
• Time Management

Job areas

• Agriculture
• Manufacturing

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