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Livestock Hauler/Driver

Linn, KS | Foremost Farms

About the Role

To safely drive and transport livestock, trailers and flat beds.


This is a full-time position. Work may vary from 40-60 hours/week depending on season, weather and workload.


  • Safely hauling livestock to other worksite locations in a timely manner

  • Hauling hay and other items depending upon need and season.

  • Operate all equipment in compliance with company’s operating safety policies and procedures.

  • Equipment includes: Truck/trailer, flatbeds, silage trucks and tractors

  • Able to perform simple maintenance and repairs

  • Able to read and monitor gauges, dials and other indicators

  • Report mechanical issues

  • Ensure company equipment, materials, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in safe manner.

  • Able to follow direction, yet work independently

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Be punctual and manage time well

  • Maintain all applicable licenses needed to perform job

  • Have a general knowledge of equipment

  • Lift 50 pounds or more

  • Willing to work weekends depending upon need

  • Observe general safety of people, animals, and equipment

  • Willing to learn

  • Be a team player

  • Be trustworthy and respectful

  • Follow established policies and routines

Compensation

  • Starting pay is $16+/hour

  • Housing is provided, if available

  • Uniforms provided upon completion of 3 months

  • Company contribution to medical insurance; employee paid vision and dental plans

  • Eligible for 401K participation upon completion of 6 months 

  • Eligible for group life insurance upon completion of 12 months

  • Eligible for vacation upon completion of 12 months

About the Role

To safely drive and transport livestock, trailers and flat beds.


This is a full-time position. Work may vary from 40-60 hours/week depending on season, weather and workload.


  • Safely hauling livestock to other worksite locations in a timely manner

  • Hauling hay and other items depending upon need and season.

  • Operate all equipment in compliance with company’s operating safety policies and procedures.

  • Equipment includes: Truck/trailer, flatbeds, silage trucks and tractors

  • Able to perform simple maintenance and repairs

  • Able to read and monitor gauges, dials and other indicators

  • Report mechanical issues

  • Ensure company equipment, materials, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in safe manner.

  • Able to follow direction, yet work independently

  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Be punctual and manage time well

  • Maintain all applicable licenses needed to perform job

  • Have a general knowledge of equipment

  • Lift 50 pounds or more

  • Willing to work weekends depending upon need

  • Observe general safety of people, animals, and equipment

  • Willing to learn

  • Be a team player

  • Be trustworthy and respectful

  • Follow established policies and routines

Compensation

  • Starting pay is $16+/hour

  • Housing is provided, if available

  • Uniforms provided upon completion of 3 months

  • Company contribution to medical insurance; employee paid vision and dental plans

  • Eligible for 401K participation upon completion of 6 months 

  • Eligible for group life insurance upon completion of 12 months

  • Eligible for vacation upon completion of 12 months

About Us

Ohlde Dairy | Ohlde Family Farms


24/7 Dairy Operation

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  • Herd number is about 1525 with 350 dry and close up cows

  • We milk 176 cows per hour

  • We produce 120,000 pounds or 15,000 gallons of milk per day

  • We have an average of 10 calves born per day

 

Nutrition

  • 5 different rations made up of a combination of corn or corn silage and different varieties of hay, plant-based proteins and vitamins and minerals

  • Each ration is specific to cow’s requirements for the amount of milk she is producing

  • Cows are fed once per day which will last them 24 hours

 

Cow Comfort

  • Cows live in free stall barns that are climate controlled to ensure maximum comfort

  • Cows lay on sand to keep them clean and help keep them cool or warm depending on time of year

  • Cows are free to roam about, eat, drink, sleep and chat with their other cow friends

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