Job Description

Responsibilities

Animal Care:

Monitor the health, nutrition, and overall welfare of dairy cows, implementing preventative measures and treating illnesses and injuries.

Operations Management:

Supervise daily activities related to milking, breeding, calf care, and general farm upkeep.

Staff Management:

Assign tasks to farm workers, provide training, monitor performance, and potentially recruit and manage staff in larger operations.

Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate records for feed and milk production, genetic and health information, and farm operations.

Quality Control:

Oversee the milking process and ensure adherence to hygiene and sanitation protocols, monitoring milk yield and quality.

Maintenance:

Inspect and maintain farm equipment, barns, and milking parlors, ensuring they are clean and in good working order.

Production Planning:

Study and implement feed formulas, develop schedules for breeding and calving, and coordinate with veterinary professionals.

Compliance:

Ensure operations comply with established standards, industry regulations, and best practices in animal husbandry and farm safety.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Dairy Expertise:

In-depth knowledge of dairy herd management, including feeding, milking, breeding, and calf care.

Farm Management:

Understanding of farm operations, animal husbandry, soils, crops, and equipment.

Technical Skills:

Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with farm machinery, tools, and potential welding equipment.

Communication:

Strong reading, writing, and communication skills for interacting with staff and management.

Analytical Skills:

Ability to study records, calculate, and develop strategies for continuous improvement and optimized production.

Leadership & Organization:

Skills in planning, prioritizing, organizing, and managing a team of workers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Commuter assistance Health insurance Internet reimbursement Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person