Part-Time Dairy Sample Technician

Dairy One Cooperative Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy One Cooperative seeks a DHI Field Sampling Technician to support dairy farms by delivering timely, accurate data for production and profitability decisions. You will work with a field team to set up and clean equipment, collect cow data and milk samples, and coordinate with team leaders on scheduling and tasks.

Ideal candidates have dairy farm experience, a high school diploma, and dependable transportation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• At least one year of dairy farm experience.
• Dependable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, breakdown and cleaning of equipment.
• Collect cow data and milk samples.
• Communicate scheduling and updates to team leaders.

Skills

Farming experience

Reliability

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

OUR ORGANIZATION:Dairy One Cooperative exists to help farms and members of the agricultural community succeed. We turn data into key decision-making information that is utilized to develop sound business decisions focused on enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Our staff works diligently to provide leading-edge, decision-making tools and information to the agricultural community we serve. We strive to be a trusted, value-added business partner to our members and stakeholders.Dairy One Cooperative is based in Ithaca, NY. We serve approximately 2500 dairy farm members throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Our dedicated staff of over 250 employees stand ready to assist our members and customers each day.Job Description:As a DHI Field Sampling Technician, you will help your farms make decisions and achieve their goals (production & profit) by providing them with timely, accurate and meaningful data. You will typically work on a team led by a DHI Field Technician where your primary responsibilities will include set up/breakdown and cleaning of equipment and collecting cow data and milk samples.You will be expected to communicate regularly with your team leader(s) regarding scheduling, to be dependable and prompt, and to uphold Dairy One Values of Integrity, Professionalism, Commitment, Innovation, and Positivity.We are seeking people who have a passion for (and experience in) farming and the physical capability to do the work required. In order to apply you MUST have a High School diploma, at least one year of dairy farm experience and dependable transportation.