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Dairy Herd Field Technician
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$31,162 / year median in Pennsylvania
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Collect milk samples from member dairy farmers in their assigned region;
- Provide great customer service support to dairy farmers;
- Package for shipping of milk samples to our testing lab;
- Provide accurate and reliable recordkeeping services; and
- Connect with new farmers to grow their region. The position services the area of Dauphin, Snyder, Union, and surrounding counties. It is a full-time position with room to grow in responsibility and compensation. Incumbents need to provide their own transportation (there is mileage reimbursement). We are seeking candidates with the following experience and skills:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;
- Strong customer service skills;
- Willingness to learn our business;
- Strong work ethic and dependability;
- Self-starters with high initiative;
- Ability to work independently;
- Valid driver's license with good driving record (including a reliable vehicle with moderate equipment hauling capacity); and
- Experience with dairy farming is a plus.