Herder I

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Herder I

Campus Livestock Centers Canr 40001114

Support Staff

Herder I

• East Lansing, Michigan, United States
• Campus Livestock Centers Canr 40001114
• Full Time/Part Time: Temporary
• Support Staff
• Opening on: Oct 26 2026
• Closing at: Nov 9 2026 - 23:55 EST
• 16
• Pay Commensurate with Experience
• College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
• 1177913

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Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary position.

To manage and care for an assigned herd of livestock.

Unit Position Summary

35% Animal Care and Livestock Management

• Feed, water, monitor, and care for assigned livestock herds.
• Observe animal health and report signs of illness or injury.
• Assist with breeding, farrowing/hatching, and other animal husbandry activities.
• Administer treatments and assist with euthanasia as directed.
• Weigh, measure, and prepare animals for research or instructional use.

25% Facility Cleaning and Maintenance

• Clean and maintain barns, pens, sheds, and animal housing areas.
• Assist with manure management and disposal of deceased animals.
• Repair and maintain fences, gates, and related livestock facilities.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and orderly work environment.

15% Feed, Equipment, and Farm Operations

• Mix and distribute feed and supplements.
• Haul feed, bedding, and other supplies.
• Operate tractors, trucks, and other agricultural equipment as assigned.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of farm equipment.

10% Record keeping and Data Collection

• Maintain feeding, breeding, health, and production records.
• Record animal weights, measurements, treatments, and related data.
• Assist with data collection for farm, research, and teaching activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Course work in livestock care and disease recognition.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in swine reproduction, gestation, parturition, and lactation including proficiency in day 1 baby pig care and processing.
• 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. Four-year degree in Animal Science, or Agricultural related field.
• Knowledge of animal husbandry.
• Experience operating and maintaining farm machinery.
• Experience with condition scoring and real-time ultrasound.
• Proficiency in day 1 baby pig care, AI, PCAI, heat detection, boar and rooster collection and semen extension and preparation.

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.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Work Hours

6:30am-4pm and weekends

Summary of Physical Demands

Ability to perform physically demanding agricultural work, including prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and lifting, operation of farm equipment, and handling livestock. Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work in confined livestock facilities, climb ladders or stairs, and work safely in environments with dust, noise, odors, and varying weather conditions.

Work is performed in livestock barns and agricultural settings with exposure to animals, animal waste, dust, feed particles, noise, odors, extreme temperatures, humidity, wet or slippery surfaces, and outdoor weather conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required.

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Departments Campus Livestock Centers Canr 40001114

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Categories Full Time/Part Time: Temporary

Full Time/Part Time: Temporary

Employment Type Support Staff

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Locations East Lansing, Michigan, United States

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Unit College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources

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