Milker - Knott Dairy Center
About The Position
As the Milker for Knott Dairy Center, you will be responsible for the daily milking of approximately 150 to 180 Holstein cows using a double-six herringbone parlor. In this role, you will perform a variety of operational, maintenance, and animal care duties, including routine daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance; cleaning and maintaining milking and milk storage equipment; and ensuring the cleanliness of the milking parlor, holding pen, and hospital areas. You will manage inventory of parts and supplies related to the milking operation and train and supervise students in proper milking procedures and safe animal handling practices. You will also monitor herd health, identify and treat udder health issues, assist with calving (parturition), and collaborate with research staff to collect milk samples and experimental data. Success in this position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team while supporting a variety of farm operations as needed. The two full-time Milker positions rotate between day and night shifts every three months, or as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Two years of experience in farm work or maintaining livestock; OR equivalent education/experience.
- Ability to work rotating day/night shifts every 3 months or as assigned by supervisor.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
- Ability to work flexible and extended hours as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in dairy or large animal agriculture.
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal or Dairy Science.
- Prior milking experience.
- Knowledge of sanitation in food processing environments.
Responsibilities
- Daily milking of approximately 150 to 180 Holstein cows using a double-six herringbone parlor.
- Perform a variety of operational, maintenance, and animal care duties.
- Routine daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance.
- Cleaning and maintaining milking and milk storage equipment.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the milking parlor, holding pen, and hospital areas.
- Manage inventory of parts and supplies related to the milking operation.
- Train and supervise students in proper milking procedures and safe animal handling practices.
- Monitor herd health.
- Identify and treat udder health issues.
- Assist with calving (parturition).
- Collaborate with research staff to collect milk samples and experimental data.
- Support a variety of farm operations as needed.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
- Retirement
- Deferred compensation
- Optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development
- Employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
