Dairy Processing Specialist

Biodynamics; Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused dairy farm in Chestnut Ridge, NY, is seeking a Dairy Processing Specialist. This full-time role involves handling milk pasteurization, bottling, and assisting with herd management tasks. Candidates must be adaptable to seasonal work hours, including potential weekends. The position is vital to community engagement through quality dairy practices and contributes significantly to local nourishment. Strong emphasis on innovation and improvement in dairy practices is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in milk handling and dairy processing.
• Ability to manage herd and land-related tasks.
• Willingness to work seasonally variable hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Handle milk pasteurization and processing.
• Assist with herd management tasks.
• Contribute to community engagement through dairy practices.

Job description

Dairy Processing Specialist with Threefold Community Farm

Chestnut Ridge, NY

Full-time

Overview

The Dairy Processing Specialist will be primarily responsible for milk handling; including pasteurization, processing and bottling of raw milk, and making yogurt; in addition to assisting the Dairy Operations Manager with other herd and land management related tasks such as milking, moving cows 1-4 times per day during the grazing season, feeding hay, mucking the barn yard, and maintaining fences and buildings. With Biodynamics as our guiding star, innovation and improvement in dairy practices are encouraged, with opportunities to refine the operation. This full-time position, with seasonally variable hours and some weekend work possible, directly impacts the community by providing quality dairy, contributing to the nourishment of our community, and creating meaningful engagement for guests, students and volunteers. Reports to the Dairy Operations Manager.