Dairy Technician II

Summary:

Elberta Valley Ag is dairy and crop farm and part of AgReserves, a management company that operates investment farms and ranches throughout the world. We are seeking reliable and fastidious Milkers join our Dairy Team. Milkers are responsible for the maximized daily harvest of high-quality milk.

Responsibilities:

• Champion the company safety guidelines to keep self and team members safe at work.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and/or behavior to the supervisor or the safety committee team.
• Follow milking routines to ensure maximum harvest of milk in each cow.
• Follow daily cleaning schedule of milking equipment and parlor area.
• Identify Mastitis and properly sort and milk out affected cows.
• Identify and properly sort lame cows.
• Bring cows into the milk parlor in proper order, without mixing pens.
• Keep free stalls clean and dry through adherence of the defined maintenance standards.
• Report maintenance or equipment issues to supervisor and record issue on the white board.
• Help other departments when needed and as assigned by supervisor.
• Be willing to help cover other team member days, when needed.
• Attend required training and meetings to keep current on updated procedures and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Previous cow handling experience. Must be able to demonstrate the proper way to handle animals.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Strong demonstrated team player with good communication skills. English/Spanish bilingual a plus.
• Knowledge of animal health and how to identify sick animals.
• Team-oriented, solid communication skills with a no-excuse can do attitude.
• Able to work in the external environmental conditions and work standing for up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs. and do all the physical activities associated with moving, milking and sorting of animals.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.