Job Title

Dairy Farm Assistant

Department

Agriculture

Job Description

Perform tasks as assigned by supervisor such as: Prepare milking equipment and bulk tank for milking; Move cows between housing and milking facilities for milking and help other employees bring in cows if needed or requested; Handle and milk all cows in an orderly, proper, and consistent manner; Cows should not be frightened or excited either before or during milking; Milk cows using approved procedures, including pre- and post- milking, to obtain optimum yield, product quality, and cow health; Clean and sanitize milking and milk storage equipment in compliance with state and federal regulations; Clean lots and freestalls daily; Give supervisor sufficient notice to arrange for a substitute milker if unable to work scheduled hours; Must drive a University vehicle or equipment; Availability to work during semester breaks and holidays as needed;Timeliness for submitting Web Time Sheet required.

Communications:

• Follow oral instructions
• Communicate problems and information to dairy herdsperson to positively effect productivity

Computer:

• Basic Microsoft Windows

Critical/Creative Thinking and Problem Solving

• Operate computerized dairy equipment
• Resolve problems with feed, water, machinery, equipment, fences

Self-Directed Learning:

• Have ability to recognize, initiate and complete tasks significant to efficient dairy production

Competence in a Discipline:

• Apply livestock production fundamentals including the ability to recognize injuries, problems and/or disease

Personal/Social Development:

• Attention to detail is critical as is the ability to proactively address repairs and maintenance

Team Work/Team Leading:

• Demonstrate ability to work positively with others

Multicultural:

• Have ability to work positively with diverse on campus populations

Qualifications

Agriculture major; Minimum 2.0 GPA; Experience operating a tractor and loader and other farm equipment; Must have a current, valid driver's license and a safe driving record; Must meet all University requirements to drive a University vehicle or equipment; Ability to perform manual tasks involving heavy lifting and mobility; Available to work hours 5:00-8:00 AM and 4:00-7:00 PM.

Wage Rate

$7.65

Hours Available

20 Hours

Start Date

Immediately

Application Deadline

Until filled; Please complete the attached applicationand leave applications in the Agriculture office Valk 101. Please email completed application to aclark@nwmissouri.edu.

Supervisor

Jim Husz

Phone

660-582-9151

E-mail

jhusz@nwmissouri.edu