Expected shift time to start at 5am or 6am and have a 10-hour work day that includes 30-60-minute lunch break.
Expected time off:
Sundays with the 3rd weekend off. Plan, direct, delegate and hold team accountable to perform daily chores timely and organized. This includes all tasks done on a dairy farm. Have follow-up at the end of each work shift to confirm tasks got done. Email Dairy Manager M-S schedules of the next day to work and also a daily report. Oversea and coordinates activities of dairy employees by working alongside Dairy Manager to create work schedules and have work schedules posted monthly and updated 2 weeks prior to the next month. Maintain high quality healthy dairy herds. Identify and respond to health, environmental and nutritional requirements of cows, heifers, and calves when appropriate. Follow Dairy Manager directives and veterinarian program. Train, develop, schedule and supervise the Dairy team to carry out the day-to-day activates/tasks of the dairy farm. Manage the feed and inventory of the facility Ensure all procedures are followed specifically for PPE usage (proper eye wear & gloves). Input data entry on DC305 (herd management system); utilize DC305 reports. Monitor feed bunks and make the necessary adjustments for proper feed deliveries and intakes. Enter feed delivery tags on EZ Feed to keep the system updated In collaboration with Dairy Manager, interact with veterinarians, nutritionists, vendors, office staff, safety representatives, management and other authorized visitors to the dairy as required. Perform necessary procedures to guarantee that milk shipped meets the current State Public Milk Ordinance. Comply with standard best practices from local and state ordinances including but not limited to milk inspector, creamery for milk quality, and USDA cull cow requirements. Able to work alone and in a team environment with a strong sense of accountability and insight to communicate with proper management. Facilitate and communicate facility repairs & maintenance needed to Dairy Manager. Facilitate and communicate tractor & machinery repairs needs at the site to the Farm Manager with Dairy Manager. Facilitate repairs and communicate maintenance needed in the milk barn to the Dairy Manager. Record and report data and maintain current accurate information of farm performance timely and in an organized fashion. Travel to and assist at others dairy sites (as needed/applicable), and attend company meetings & trainings at other locations as assigned. Perform various administrative tasks as needed, keeping office clean, organized (file papers, organize supplies, etc.), and locked when not in it. Manages supply inventory; keep inventory low to help control costs/budget Enforcing California agricultural meal/lunch/break, and overtime company policies, making sure employees are not abusing these breaks. Ability to learn all positions in order to provide training paths for new hires. Ability to relieve employees as needed. Operate and maintain employee time clock. Schedule weekly and monthly dairy team meetings as needed weekly & monthly. Report any updates or pertinent issues that need addressing to the Dairy Manager. Work with Dairy Manager & HR for all new hire employees and employee separations; follow company HR recruiting policies and procedures. Ability to create and maintain harmonious relationship with employees and staff. Monitors and implements the company policies and procedures of dairy operations. Provides guidance, coaching and mentoring to employees. Manages time keeping requirements and time off via technology platforms, computer devices, and online time and attendance system. Responsible for adhering to company policies and procedures, including progressive discipline, harassment prevention, and reporting all relevant employee performances. Monitors and controls safety procedures and practices, reports needed corrective action to safety violations. Reports and removes safety hazards. Documents near miss and injury reporting and investigation. Help coach and train employees and participate in on-the-job mentor training. Be able to adhere and manage own work schedule of 10-hour days, 6 days a week. Scheduled days off are rotated monthly. Be available on call 24/7 for animal care, and team member care in the event of emergencies, and time & attendance matters.
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:
High School diploma, or GED, or 5 years of dairy herdsmen work experience Must have a valid CA driver's license Experience or willing to learn using DC305 and technology feed system, and time & attendance system Experience or willing to learn and knowledgeable of equipment safety standards, Cal/OSHA, California employee safety laws and practices, preferably pertaining to agriculture and/or dairy industry Experience or willing to learn and knowledgeable in California agricultural meal/lunch/break, and overtime policies, etc. Experience or willing to learn with Computer knowledge; experience using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience or willing to learn using office machinery (printer, copier, scanner, mobile smart phone/tablet/device system, etc.) Communication skills - comfortable communicating over phone, text, and email. High motivated self-starter
Preferred Qualifications/Education:
Organized and detail oriented Team oriented Bilingual - Spanish/English Experience using DC305 and technology feed system, and time & attendance system, preferably EZ Feed, & Kronos system Special training/experience to include but not limited to, dairy feed management, milking parlor management, safe animal handling. High School education, or equivalent (GED), and 5-10 years of dairy farming industry experience, and/or agricultural farming related experience; with 3 years of herdsmen work or increasing responsibility experience. Associates or Bachelors' degree in Dairy or Agriculture Herdsmen is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily dairy operations, to include but not limited to, observing and ensuring the proper functioning of CDF facilities, equipment, property, and employees, seven days a week, including holidays. This includes all aspects of high-quality animal care, high milk quality standards, and communicating facility repairs and maintenance as needed
