Farm Research Technician

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Gray Summit (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a Dairy/CMR Technician to support dairy production, calf management and herd health. This permanent part-time role covers milking, milk quality checks, calf care, and routine farm chores.

Shifts are a mix of 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday required. The pay rate is $18.81 per hour, and a half-mask respirator will be provided or fitted as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Milk cows and collect salable milk with accuracy.
• Measure milk weights and collect samples for analysis.
• Maintain stall beds and clean alleys to support cow comfort and safety.
• Feed and care for newborn calves, including bottle feeding.
• Weigh calves and collect study measurements for herd data.
• Power wash equipment, clean pens, and perform routine maintenance.
• Respirator fitting is required for this role.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Animal care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Farm Research Technician We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Dairy/CMR Technician. This vital role supports both dairy production and calf management, with responsibilities that ensure the health, productivity, and cleanliness of our dairy operations. This is a permanent part-time position working with young calves and adult dairy animals.

Key Responsibilities

• Cow Milking: Collect salable, high-quality milk from dairy cows with accuracy and care.
• Milk Quality: Measure and record milk weights, and collect required milk samples for analysis.
• Runner Duties: Maintain stall beds to ensure comfortable resting areas for cows, flush alleys for cleanliness, and assist with moving cows to and from the parlor efficiently and safely.
• Calf Care: Feed and care for newborn calves, including preparing and delivering bottles. Monitor calf health and ensure optimal living conditions.
• Data Collection: Weigh calves and collect study measurements and data as required for research and herd management purposes.
• Chores & Maintenance: Power wash and clean farm equipment, scrape lots, and perform additional maintenance tasks as needed to support farm operations.

Employees will be required to be fitted for a half-mask respirator.

Shifts: Part-time. Mix of 5am-1:30pm and 9am-5:30pm. Must be available every other weekend and every other holiday. You will receive your schedule 2 weeks in advance.

Hourly Wage: $18.81

Experience-Education (Required)

• High school diploma or GED.

Competencies-Skills (Required)

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Competencies-Skills (Preferred)

• Animal care experience, livestock preferred.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.