Temporary Milker - Teaching Dairy Barn

Break Through Tech

Ithaca, NY, US
Base: $27.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Fully remote
Milking cows twice daily
Cleaning barn twice daily
Observing animal health events
This position involves direct oversight of approximately 200 adult cattle and 30 calves, with primary duties including milking cows and cleaning the barn twice daily

Job Summary

  • This position involves direct oversight of approximately 200 adult cattle and 30 calves, with primary duties including milking cows and cleaning the barn twice daily.
  • Additional responsibilities are typical of commercial dairy operations, including feed and livestock transport, and facility maintenance.
  • Employees must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.

Matching Summary

This position involves direct oversight of approximately 200 adult cattle and 30 calves, with primary duties including milking cows and cleaning the barn twice daily.

Salary

Base: $27.00/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Great benefits!

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Milking cows twice daily
  • Cleaning barn twice daily
  • Observing animal health events
  • Exceptional animal handling skills
  • Driving farm equipment
  • Lifting 100 lbs

Nice-to-have

  • Professional and courteous conduct
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Willingness to work in unfavorable conditions

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience milking in a dairy milking parlor
  • NYS CDL CLASS B license with air brake endorsement
  • Ability to lift 100 lbs
  • Basic reading, writing and computer skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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