Farm Research Technician

Farm Research Technician

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Dairy/CMR 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.

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 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.
• Employees will be required to be fitted for a half-mask respirator.
• 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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