Hord Family Farms

Cattle Feedlot Specialist

Bucyrus, OH - Full Time

Are you experienced with caring for cattle?  Are you looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself?  If you want to be part of a team that supports your growth and development, we want to talk to you!
Who We Are:
Hord Farms is a diversified farming operation in North-Central Ohio currently farming over 8,500 acres of corn, beans, wheat, and barley, in addition to raising pigs and cattle. Our Hord Livestock division is now seeking to add an assistant to our Commercial Cattle Feeding Operation.  This position is for candidates with prior experience working with cattle. 

A Day in the Life:
This position works 1st shift (average of 50 hours/week + every 3rd weekend) and is responsible for the daily care of all cattle, walking pens daily to check health status of all animals, assisting with vaccinations and implantation, sorting cattle for market; and assisting with power washing, routine maintenance, and repairs.

The ideal candidate must have previous experience working with cattle, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability as evidenced with a solid work history, and a proven record of drive for excellence. Experience feeding with a TMR, operating a pay loader and skid steer are required.

What You Need:
  • Candidates must not currently own or have routine contact with non-Hord pigs.
  • Display a high level of respect to team members and animals
  • Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, physically strenuous environment
  • Impeccable record of reliability/dependability and motivation to carry out tasks independently
  • Willingness to learn and carry out complex instructions effectively
  • Willingness to work every 3rd weekend (weekend hours are slightly shorter than normal hours)
  • Must be comfortable working closely with large animals
  • Must have a clean driving record
  • Flexibility with hours, depending on the crop season
Your Rewards:
  • Starting pay at $17-$18/hour
  • Paid vacation after 6 months and 6 paid holidays/year
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at less than $30/pay for our base plan)
  • 401k with company match
We look forward to talking to you more in depth about the opportunities at HORD!
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