Maternity Barn Technician (KH-11343)

NPAworldwide; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT represents a large dairy operation in Michigan seeking a dedicated Maternity Barn Technician to support calving care, calf processing, and the wellbeing of cows during and after birth.

This hands-on role requires attentiveness, reliability, and the ability to follow established animal care protocols. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with dairy cattle, especially maternity or calf care.
• Comfortable assisting with calving and newborn calves.
• Knowledge of cow behavior, milk fever symptoms, and colostrum management.
• Able to follow detailed protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically able to lift, walk, and work in varying weather and barn conditions.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor close-up cows and look for signs of calving.
• Assist with and oversee safe delivery of calves.
• Administer colostrum to newborn calves in a timely and sanitary manner.
• Perform calf processing: tagging, navels, vaccinations, and recordkeeping.
• Pasteurize milk and manage colostrum inventory and storage.
• Push up feed for maternity and transition cows as needed.
• Monitor milk fever and postpartum complications.
• Assist with moving cows and calves to pens after calving.
• Keep maternity and calf areas clean, bedded, and organized.
• Communicate health concerns to management promptly.
• Follow safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols.

Skills

Calving care

Calf handling

Recordkeeping

Teamwork

Dependable

Job description

Job Description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy operation in Michigan who is seeking a dedicated Maternity Barn Technician to join their team. This hands‑on position is critical to ensuring the health and wellbeing of both cows and newborn calves during and after the calving process. The ideal candidate will be attentive, reliable, and capable of working independently while following established animal care protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor close‑up cows and regularly check for signs of calving
• Assist with and oversee safe delivery of calves
• Administer colostrum to newborn calves in a timely and sanitary manner
• Perform calf processing procedures including tagging, navels, vaccinations, and recordkeeping
• Pasteurize milk and manage colostrum inventory and storage
• Push up feed for maternity and transition cows as needed
• Monitor fresh cows for signs of milk fever and other post‑partum complications
• Assist with moving cows and calves to appropriate pens post‑calving
• Keep maternity and calf areas clean, organized, and properly bedded
• Communicate any animal health concerns to management or herd health team promptly
• Follow all safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with dairy cattle, especially in maternity or calf care preferred
• Comfortable assisting with calving and handling newborn calves
• Knowledge of cow behavior, milk fever symptoms, and colostrum management
• Able to follow detailed protocols and maintain accurate records
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to lift, walk, and work in varying weather and barn conditions
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Maternity Barn Technician

$43,680.00 - $50,960.00