What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dairy Farm Technician position at Land O'Lakes?
Dairy Farm TechnicianAre you passionate about the excellent care of animals? Are you hard working and love to work on a team? This role is located at our farm which is the Purina Animal Nutrition Center. It is the home of scientific research and innovation for the last 125 years, where we continually work to unlock the greatest potential of every animal.This is a permanent fulltime position with benefits working in our Dairy.This is a milker / runner / floater position responsible for the collection of salable high quality milk from dairy cows and measurements of milk weights along with any required milk samples.As a runner, this position is responsible for maintaining stall beds, flushing alleys, and movement of cows to and from parlor.Shift schedule : 2nd shift (9 : 00am - 5 : 30pm) based on the needs of the animals. You also must be available every other weekend and HolidayHourly Pay : $17.35Required Experience / Education / Competencies : High school diploma or GEDAbility to lift 50lbs. repeatedlyPreferred Experience : Animal care experience, livestock preferredAbout 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.Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life and disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / Vets / Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity
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