Job Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Maintain and manage all dairy operations including managing the parlor, staff, students, reproduction operations, and equipment and computer programs.
2. Managing of heifer and cow breeding programs and artificial insemination of animals.
3. Keep extensive records using PC Dart Herd Management Software.
4. Ensure all animal medical treatments and procedures are kept up to date and interact with veterinary faculty and staff.
5. Manage and maintain the Double 8 milking parlor equipment and the Dairy Plan 21 system.
6. Assist and support research project activities.
7. Train and manage Assistant Herders and Dairy Milkers with daily tasks and education.
8. Order commodities and manage commodity inventory and delivery of feed rations.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Shifts will vary. The successful candidate will be expected to work weekends and holidays as needed, and job requires flexible scheduling.
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Required Skills & Experience
Education:
Bachelor of Science degree in animal and dairy science or closely related field.
Licensures:
Artificial insemination certificate.
Valid driver’s license.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Dairy cattle production and farm equipment operational experience.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.