Dairy Production Technician

Lactanet; Chilliwack; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Internet allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Lactanet is currently accepting applications for a part-time On-Farm Dairy Production Technician (DPT). You will visit dairy farms daily to sample milk, collect data, and promote our dairy herd improvement services to Lactanet customers. Working hours will include early mornings and evenings as part of a union position.

From your home office, you will independently arrange your administrative, travel and scheduling tasks. You will actively participate in the job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Sample milk at dairy farms and collect data for Lactanet customers
• Promote Lactanet dairy herd improvement services to customers
• Assist customers with interpretation and application of collected data
• From home office, independently arrange administrative, travel and scheduling tasks
• Actively participate in job training

Job description

Lactanet is currently accepting applications for a part-time contract On-Farm Dairy Production Technician (DPT) Candidates should enjoy working alongside dairy cows within a farm environment, overseeing their schedule, and rural road travel. This is a union position.

Position Overview

• Visit dairy farms daily at variable hours to sample milk, collect data, and promote our dairy herd improvement services to Lactanet customers. Working hours will include early mornings and evenings.
• Assist and provide information to Lactanet customers about the interpretation and application of data collected.
• From your home office, you will independently arrange your administrative, travel and scheduling tasks.
• Actively participate in the job training provided.

Working Conditions

The work is mainly done on the farm at milking time, and some work is done from home. Allowance for mileage, Internet, and cell phone.