Part-Time Dairy Barn Assistant: Milking, Feeding & Farm Ops

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking part-time Dairy Barn Workers to assist with a variety of farm duties including milking, feeding, and animal care. The position requires candidates to work every other weekend, and have transportation to the farm. Ideal candidates will be trained to operate tractors, mowers, and skid steer loaders. Flexibility in shift times, either 5am-1pm or 1pm-9pm, is expected. Successful completion of background checks is mandatory along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work every other weekend.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Successful completion of background checks necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with milking cows in a double 10 parlor.
• Feed, water, and clean stalls and barns.
• Move animals, feed, and bedding as needed.
• Assist with routine animal health care procedures.

Skills

Ability to work every other weekend

Transportation to the farm

Basic animal care

Equipment operation (tractors, mowers)

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Skid steer loaders

Job description

Penn State University is seeking part-time Dairy Barn Workers to assist with a variety of farm duties including milking, feeding, and animal care. The position requires candidates to work every other weekend, and have transportation to the farm. Ideal candidates will be trained to operate tractors, mowers, and skid steer loaders. Flexibility in shift times, either 5am-1pm or 1pm-9pm, is expected. Successful completion of background checks is mandatory along with a valid driver's license.