Dairy Farm Milking Specialist

1815 Linden Drive, Madison WI

Description

The University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Dairy Science, is currently seeking a hardworking, reliable employee to become a Milking Parlor Specialist at the Dairy Cattle Center, a dairy animal research and teaching facility located in the heart of the University of Wisconsin's campus in Madison. The Dairy Cattle Center is home to 84 milking cows which are utilized in various ways to meet the university's research, teaching and outreach mission. This industry leading facility is in need of an employee who is willing to learn, and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in order to help ensure the highest levels of animal care and the collection of accurate research data. This is a diverse position, involved in all aspects of the research dairy operations, including but not limited to, milking, animal handling, cleaning, feeding, research support, animal health care, routine facility maintenance, and outreach at the facility. The incumbent in this position must work with limited supervision to ensure all research and operational needs are met through the established standard operating procedures. The incumbent must be skilled at following oral and written instructions as directed by management and research protocols. Scheduling for this position will vary dependent on operational needs, but the general schedule will be from 4:00AM-10:00AM Monday through Friday with occasional need to assist on weekends and/or holidays if the need arises. A minimum compensation of $15.00/hour and a full benefits package will be offered to the selected full-time candidates and pay at appointment will be based on experience. If you are interested in this position please read the full job description and follow the instruction to apply online prior to March 19th, 2021 at the following link: For more information about the farm please contact the Dairy Herd Administrator, Jessica Cederquist at [email protected]. UW-Madison is an AA/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, and status as a qualified individual with a disability