Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Animal Care, Data Collection, Diversity, Operational Support, Production Support, Quality Metrics, Specimen Collection
Farm Research Technician
Farm Research Technician- Calf Milk & Dairy
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a CMR/ Dairy Technician. This vital role supports both dairy production and calf management, with responsibilities that ensure the health, productivity, and cleanliness of our dairy operations. This is a permanent part-time position working with young calves and adult dairy animals.
Employees will be required to be fitted for a half-mask respirator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cow Milking: Collect salable, high-quality milk from dairy cows with accuracy and care.
- Milk Quality: Measure and record milk weights, and collect required milk samples for analysis.
- Runner Duties: Maintain stall beds to ensure comfortable resting areas for cows, flush alleys for cleanliness, and assist with moving cows to and from the parlor efficiently and safely.
- Calf Care: Feed and care for newborn calves, including preparing and delivering nightly bottles. Monitor calf health and ensure optimal living conditions.
- Data Collection: Weigh calves and collect study measurements and data as required for research and herd management purposes.
- Chores & Maintenance: Power wash and clean farm equipment, scrape lots, and perform additional maintenance tasks as needed to support farm operations.
If you are passionate about agriculture, animal care, and dairy production, and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for our Dairy/CMR Technician position.
Shifts: Part time. Mix of 5am - 1:30pm and 9am - 5:30pm
- Must be available every other weekend and every other holiday.
- You will receive your schedule 2 weeks in advance
Hourly Wage: $18.81
Experience-Education (Required): High school diploma or GED
Competencies-Skills (Required): Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Competencies-Skills (Preferred): Animal care experience, livestock preferred.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.
Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.
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Land O'Lakes Inc
We are a fast-growing, farmer-owned agriculture and food cooperative working to overcome the world's greatest food challenges. Our unique farm-to-fork business model works across crop inputs and insights, animal nutrition, dairy foods and sustainability to get high quality food to those who need it. Land O'Lakes provides opportunities to build a career in a vibrant industry that allows you to play a critical role in delivering on this, and by working together to advance humanity and to help communities around the world.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please click on the “apply now” button or visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs. Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.
5,000 to 9,999 employees
On Site Cafeteria, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Childcare, Concierge Services, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Health Care on Site, Life Insurance
https://www.landolakesinc.com/