Laborer Agricultural I

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.

To perform and assist in routine agricultural labor.

Unit Position Summary

• Move, load, and unload supplies, materials, tools, and equipment
• Assist with the movement, loading, transportation and unloading of livestock
• Operate tractors with agricultural equipment
• Clean barns, sheds, pens and related agricultural facilities and equipment
• Assist in the care and feeding of livestock
• Assist with the preparation of livestock feed
• Must have experience operating a skidsteer and/or payloader
• Comply with University, State, Federal, AAALAC, IACUC, and species specific rules and regulations at each farm
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge acquired from coursework from secondary school, technical, vocational, trade school and/or college in the field of animal science. Preference for 2+ combined years of study.
• Experience driving farm equipment such as, a skid steer, tractor or payloader.
• Experience working with student employees.
• Basic math skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Special Instructions

Submit a resume and cover letter

Work Hours

7 AM - 4 PM weekdays and every other weekend; schedule may vary slightly, but we are flexible

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/scaf/dairy_teaching_research_center

Summary of Health Risks

• Work in an environment with manure, dust, and animal dander
• Subject to Michigan weather conditions

Summary of Physical Demands

• ability to lift 50 pounds
• able to work on feet during length of shift