Poultry and Livestock Assistant

Title: Poultry and Livestock Assistant

Schedule: full-time, 5 days per week

Application deadline: January 30, 2024

About Two Creek Farm

Two Creek Farm is a regenerative USDA-certified organic farm in Lakewood, PA. Our farming approach prioritizes animal welfare and ecology. We are a diversified farm including poultry, livestock and a commercial market garden. We raise layers, hogs, sheep and cattle year-round, and we raise broilers and turkeys on pasture from May through September. 

Description of responsibilities

  • lead the daily care of livestock on the farm 

  • daily feeding and watering of poultry and hogs

  • pasture rotations of cattle and sheep using portable fencing

  • collection of eggs

  • support lambing, farrowing and calving

  • support working of animals, including tagging, banding and hoof trimming

  • monitor animal health and immediately communicate concerns

  • safety utilize farm side-by-side and/or other farm machinery

  • assist with on-farm processing of poultry and eggs 

Required skills

  • demonstrated livestock experience on a farm

  • ability to safely work with multiple species of livestock 

  • ability to operate and maintain farm equipment and drive a truck with a livestock trailer

  • ability to work independently and the willingness to work as part of a farm management team

  • ability to maintain records as well as good organizational and time management skills

  • repeatedly lift 50 lbs for 25 ft

  • able to work long hours, sometimes during holidays

  • show up to work on time and communicate clearly about sick days/day off requests 

  • willingness to change schedules if another team-member is out sick or in the event of an emergency 

  • valid US Driver’s License and in good standing 

  • eligibility to work in the US 

Work environment

Most of the work is performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Availability to work occasional nights and weekends is required as per animal needs.

Compensation

$16 - $20 per hour according to experience

How to apply

Please send cover letter, resume and three references to info@twocreek.net