Milking Technician/Animal Husbandry Job Summary Twin Oak Dairy LLC is one of South Solon's larger dairy farms that is only continuing to grow! We have nearly 1200 cows to milk. We are a family owned/operated business whose purpose is to strive to enrich lives by making milk. We're looking for candidates who come with motivation, a positive attitude, and compassion to care for all of our cows; experience is wanted but not required. We will train highly motivated individuals! Responsibilities Milking Operations
- Pre-dipping, stripping, wiping, attaching milking units, & post-dipping; Safely handles all other milking equipment following company protocols. Sanitation
- Cleaning and sterilizing milking equipment, bulk tanks, and washing down the parlor floor/holding area between milkings. Animal Health & Monitoring
- Identifying and reporting signs of mastitis, lameness, or illness. Sorting and moving cows calmly/safely/humanely to and from the parlor. Environmental Maintenance
- Cleaning and providing a clean living environment for the cows.
To include:
beds, alleys, and drinkers. Safety
- Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others. Company Values
- Support the implementation of best practices in animal husbandry to promote productivity and animal welfare. Job Requirements Experience
- Prior experience working on a dairy farm is preferred
- but we're willing to train highly motivated individuals. Physical Demands
- Must be able to work in an environment experiencing ALL weather conditions (cold/hot/rain/snow). Ability to stand/walk/bend on concrete for long periods, ability to climb over gates (as needed), ability to lift 50lbs, and ability to work 11 Hour shifts. Transportation
- You must have a reliable form of transportation to get to and from work daily. Team Oriented & Compassion
- This job involves working around large animals; You MUST care about the cows and be willing to work in a team environment with other coworkers/team leaders. Work Schedule Dairy cows need milked around the clock
- no matter if its rain, snow, shine, or a major holiday. Schedule
- Hiring for
Afternoon Shift:
12:30PM
- 12:30AM, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. You'd be expected to work 5 to 6 days/week (55-66 hours/week) to include working on weekends/holidays. Compensation Starting Pay
- $15.00/Hour Shift Differential
- $1 more per hour with hours worked after 5PM Raises
- Dependent upon completion of training and performance Bonuses
- There's opportunity for an annual retention bonus contingent on working a full year and your attendance.
This position is essential for maintaining the health of our livestock while ensuring efficient milk production. We welcome motivated individuals passionate about animal husbandry and sustainable farming practices. Please don't hesitate to apply if this job sounds like something you're passionate about!
Pay:
From $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 55.0
0 per week
Work Location:
In person