Dairy Field Technician

AgSource; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AgSource seeks a Dairy Field Technician to cover Calumet, Shawano, Waupaca, Outagamie and Brown Counties in Northeast Wisconsin. The role involves daily travel to dairy farms to collect data and milk samples, record test day information on tablets, and set up meters before testing.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of service-industry experience preferred, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Travel and safety are core aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years' experience in a service business desirable and dairy farming understanding preferred.
• Self-motivated and dependable with willingness to develop professionally.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have reliable transportation; mileage reimbursed; ability to lift >50 lbs; long periods on feet.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and milk sample collection services on dairy farms safely and professionally.
• Record test day information electronically on tablets, laptops.
• Transport and set up milk sample meters at the dairy farm before testing.
• Identify and store sample bottles correctly to preserve identities.
• Clean equipment after testing and transfer records via proprietary software.
• Perform business practices in line with AgSource policies and guidelines.
• Promote safety in the workplace.

Skills

Self-motivated

Dependable

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Dairy Herd Management software

Tablet/Laptop data entry

Job description

Farmers all around the world need tools to help provide the very best care to their land and animals. From seed to cheese, we help support those farmers through our herd and feed management solutions, milk recording and analysis, agricultural testing, consulting and more.

For the past 60 years we at AgSource have woken up each day to support those that never stop feeding the world – and we have no plans to quit. We set the standard for farm management solutions and fix our eyes on raising the bar to meet the next generation of expectations.

AgSource is seeking qualified candidates to fill a position of Dairy Field Technician in Northeast Wisconsin. The successful candidate will provide prompt and accurate field service and work continually to promote the AgSource programs, its options, and all other services offered by AgSource which will contribute to the strength of the Cooperative.

Location: This candidate will cover Calumet, Shawano, Waupaca, Outagamie and Brown Counties. This is a field-based position that will require daily travel to different client locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide data and milk sample collection services on dairy farms in a safe, timely and professional manner
• Accurately record test day information electronically on tablets, laptops or other means
• Transport and set-up milk sample meters at the dairy farm on test day, prior to the start of testing.
• Accurately identify and stow sample bottles in racks, preserving the identity of each sample bottle.
• Clean equipment as appropriate at the conclusion of testing
• Transfer records via the company’s proprietary software.
• Carry out effective business management practices in accordance with AgSource policy and guidelines
• Promote and adhere to safety in the workplace

REQUIREMENTS

• High school Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in a service business is desirable and an understanding in dairy farming is preferred.
• Self-motivated and dependable with desire to develop personally and professionally
• Sales and service person that has ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Computer skills are required; ability to work with or experience with Dairy Herd Management software is a plus.
• Must possess good communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work shifts that vary in time of day, and length, and could be longer than eight hours
• Must have reliable transportation and automobile insurance. Mileage to/from the jobsite is reimbursed.
• Candidate must have ability to lift more than 50 lbs. on occasion, 20 lbs. regularly
• Candidate should have the ability to be on feet for long periods of time, which may include walking, standing, climbing stairs and/or ladders
• Willingness to grow and develop both personally and professionally

Curious about the role? Check out this video for a day in the life of our Dairy Field Technicians: https://vimeo.com/805648481?fl=pl&fe=sh