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Farmhand

 

 Carolina Waterfowl Rescue is a non-profit organization in Indian Trail, NC that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases or adopts out a wide variety of domestic and wild animals including geese, chickens, cows, donkeys, pigs, songbirds and reptiles. We have a team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff and volunteers who work 365 days a year to provide quality care for the animals in our organization.

Please email resume to hiring@cwrescue.org if your interested.

CWR is seeking a part time farmhand to join our team in Indian trail, NC. Hours vary. We are open 7 days a week 8 am to 9pm during the summer; 8-6:00 during winter.

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. This is a physically demanding position; please review the responsibilities below.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

  • Distributing feed.

  • Completing weekly feed inventory.

  • Raking out and replacing all bedding straw in barns and pens.

  • Cleaning and maintaining animal crates, pens and enclosures.

  • Assisting with animal care as required such as rounding up birds for medical care and routine deworming.

  • Maintaining yards, fields and pens by making sure they are clear of debris and unused items.

  • Organizing and maintaining storage buildings.

  • Ability to repair small equipment and perform minor farm repairs (fencing, latches, gates, hoses) and minor house repairs (un/install window AC units, replace washers and dryers, replace freezers).

EXPERIENCE, ABILITIES and QUALITIES REQUIRED:

  • Must have initiative, good skills, be a team player as well as be able to work.

  • independently in a fast-paced environment.

  • Must be adept at handling fluctuating priorities.

  • Reliable and dependable.

  • Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.

  • Able to perform strenuous physical labor and lifting.

  • Able to routinely lift/push/pull 75 lbs. and over 75 lbs. occasionally.

  • Previous farm or work experience at an animal care facility helpful.

  • Ability to provide humane handling of animals a must!

  • Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feathers.

  • Able to follow Biosecurity protocols.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Full-Time and Part-Time positions. Weekends and holiday hours are required. Accrued PTO after probation period.

Schedule:

  • 20-29 hours per week

Benefits:

  • 401k Plan

  • Generous PTO

  • Bereavement leave

  • Employee discounts