Temporary Milker - Teaching Dairy Barn

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY, US
Base: $27.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Fully remote
Exceptional animal handling skills required
Lifting bales of hay and heavy feed bags
Manual scrubbing and pressure washing facilities
This full-time temporary position involves direct oversight of approximately 200 adult cattle and 30 calves in a 24/7 operation

Job Summary

  • This full-time temporary position involves direct oversight of approximately 200 adult cattle and 30 calves in a 24/7 operation.
  • Employees are responsible for milking cows, cleaning barns twice daily, transporting livestock, and managing health events.
  • Cornell University offers great benefits including health coverage as an award-winning workplace.

Matching Summary

This full-time temporary position involves direct oversight of approximately 200 adult cattle and 30 calves in a 24/7 operation.

Salary

Base: $27.00/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Great benefits including health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Exceptional animal handling skills required
  • Lifting bales of hay and heavy feed bags
  • Manual scrubbing and pressure washing facilities
  • Operating skid steers and ATVs daily
  • Working in unfavorable seasonal conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Professional conduct with students and visitors
  • Strong attention to detail in reporting
  • Ability to work flexible shifts

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • NYS CDL CLASS B license with air brake endorsement
  • Experience milking in a dairy parlor
  • Experience driving farm equipment like skid steers
  • Pass pre-employment drug test
  • Receive rabies prophylaxis vaccination series

Work Rights

Not specified

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