Dairy Animal Care Technician - 1st Shift

Cargill; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dairy Animal Care Technician to join their team in Elk River. This role is vital for conducting animal studies, ensuring the well-being of dairy cattle, and maintaining research protocols. The ideal candidate will possess strong animal husbandry skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently. With a structured work schedule and competitive compensation, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in agricultural solutions while enjoying a supportive work environment. Join a company dedicated to nourishing the world responsibly and sustainably.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in animal care, especially with dairy cattle.
• Proficient in computer skills and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute animal care protocols and maintain cleanliness of research equipment.
• Collect data on animal health and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Animal Husbandry

Data Collection

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Customer Support

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Tools

Skid Steers

Tractors

Forklifts

Job description

Cargill’s size and scale allow us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper, and connect customers with ingredients to make meals people love. We also connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues operating in 70 countries make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Dairy Animal Care Technician is responsible for executing approved protocols for animal studies safely, accurately, and timely. This includes conducting research trials, collecting data on animal weight, feed information, and samples, as well as milking, feeding, and cleaning up after cows. The role also involves providing standard animal husbandry and housekeeping duties.

Key Accountabilities

1. Maintain cleanliness and troubleshoot research equipment to ensure proper protocol adherence.
2. Contribute to ongoing evaluation and improvement of experimental methods and routines.
3. Ensure safe working conditions according to safety programs and animal welfare standards, complying with animal policies.
4. Execute predefined protocols and SOPs, including feeding, sample collection, animal observation, disease recognition, data compilation, and quality measurement, on time and within scope.
5. Handle administrative, technical, or customer support issues with minimal supervision, escalating only complex issues.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, secondary education, or equivalent.
• Proficient computer skills.
• At least four years of related work experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Availability to work weekends and two holidays per year.
• Experience working with large animals, especially dairy cattle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating skid steers, tractors, and forklifts.

Position Information

• This position is located in Elk River, Minnesota.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM, with one weekend per month and two holidays per year.

Compensation

• Salary range: $50,000 - 55,000 annually.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, vision, dental, flexible spending, life and disability insurance, retirement savings, and EAP, subject to collective bargaining agreements for union positions.

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accrues at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year unless law states otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.