Milking & Calf Care Specialist — Growth & Benefits

Wright's Dairy Farm Inc; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits for eligible employees

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Training & growth opportunities

Job summary

Wright's Dairy Farm Inc. is seeking a Farm Team Member (Milking & Calf Care) in North Smithfield, RI. The role is full-time or part-time, with hourly pay ranging from $18 to $22 based on experience.

The position focuses on milking, calf care, sanitation, and daily farm duties in a 365-day dairy operation. Responsibilities include milking the herd, preparing cows for milking, attaching and monitoring equipment, and maintaining milk quality and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in dairy farming, milking operations, livestock care, or calf care is preferred.
• Experience working directly with livestock is preferred.
• Ability to follow established safety rules, sanitation requirements, animal-care procedures, and operating practices.
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to perform hands-on work involving livestock, cleaning, feeding, and other routine farm duties.
• Ability and willingness to work in a 365-day agricultural operation, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Milking Operations: Perform scheduled milking of the herd in accordance with farm procedures.
• Prepare cows for milking by cleaning and sanitizing udders according to protocols.
• Attach, monitor, and remove milking equipment and monitor milk flow.
• Identify and report concerns such as abnormal milk, mastitis, injury, or illness.
• Post-milking teat care and other cow-care procedures.
• Follow milk quality, sanitation, hygiene, and food safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitize milking equipment, parlor areas, and tools; maintain a clean milking area.
• Observe cows and calves for health and behavior; report changes to Herd Manager.

Skills

Milking operations

Livestock care

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Communication

Job description

Wright's Dairy Farm Inc. is seeking a Farm Team Member (Milking & Calf Care) in North Smithfield, RI. The role is full-time or part-time, with hourly pay ranging from $18 to $22 based on experience.

The position focuses on milking, calf care, sanitation, and daily farm duties in a 365-day dairy operation. Responsibilities include milking the herd, preparing cows for milking, attaching and monitoring equipment, and maintaining milk quality and hygiene.