Farm Operations Manager - Dairy & Row Crop

Location: Gladwin, Michigan
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company:

Our client is a mid-sized, progressive dairy operation in Gladwin, Michigan, committed to sustainable agriculture and a team-oriented work environment. With a strong employee retention culture, they seek individuals who are passionate about farming and dedicated to long-term success.

They are looking for an experienced Feed and Cropping Systems Operator to join their team.

Position Overview:

This hands-on role involves livestock feeding, fieldwork, equipment operation, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have heavy equipment experience, mechanical aptitude, and a solid understanding of dairy or crop farming operations.

This position offers competitive compensation, insurance benefits, and potential housing for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Feeding & Livestock Care:

• Operate feeding equipment for grinding straw, green chopping, and relief feeding
• Manage manure systems, including pumping, transferring, and V-bottom hauling

Field & Cropping Operations:

• Perform fieldwork preparation (chisel plowing, cultivating, rolling fields)
• Assist with land and fence line clearing, seeding, and harvesting
• Oversee feed storage preparation and coverage

Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

• Operate tractors, loaders, and other farm machinery
• Conduct routine maintenance (oil & filter changes, greasing, minor repairs)
• Manage inventory for equipment parts and farm supplies

Facility & Property Maintenance:

• Maintain farm structures, including gates, fans, headlocks, and freestalls
• Assist with minor construction and concrete work
• Perform general repairs on rental properties as needed

Shop & Organization:

• Maintain shop inventory, cleanliness, and organization

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience in livestock or crop farming (dairy experience preferred)
• Proficiency in heavy equipment operation (tractors, loaders, feeding equipment)
• Strong mechanical skills with the ability to perform equipment maintenance
• Self-motivated, independent, and a team player
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full insurance benefits
• Potential housing available for the right candidate
• Opportunity to grow within a well-managed and stable farm operation

How to Apply:

If you have experience in livestock feeding, cropping operations, and equipment maintenance, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a farm that values its employees and fosters a strong team environment.

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