Part-Time Field Technician

Dairy One Cooperative, Inc.; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable organization in the agricultural sector is seeking a Part-Time Field Technician to support dairy farms. The ideal candidate will collect critical data for herd management decisions and build strong relationships with farmers in their assigned area. This role offers the opportunity for considerable autonomy and requires attention to detail and a passion for livestock.

Qualifications

• Passion for working in the livestock industry.
• Encouraged backgrounds in genetics, feed, cattle, herd health, or related farming experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection and provide guidance for herd management.
• Invoicing and consultations with farms, coordinating with the Dairy One team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

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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

Dairy One Cooperative is seeking a Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Technician to join our growing team. The DHI Tech is responsible for providing critical data to help farms make decisions and achieve their goals (production & profit) by providing them with timely, accurate, and meaningful data. You will be on-site at your dairy farm customers to perform data collection and provide information and guidance to support better herd management decisions.

This territory covers the Franklin County/Orleans County area of VT, and you may live anywhere within a reasonable distance of the territory. This role offers considerable autonomy, though evening and weekend work may be required. No overnight travel is necessary. Each farm varies in size, setup, milking schedule, services required, and distance from your home. Your days will become predictable within your circuit and market, although there is no such thing as a “typical day”.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for working in the livestock industry and a strong attention to detail. Candidates from various backgrounds such as genetics, feed, cattle, herd health, or related farming experience are encouraged to apply. Job satisfaction comes from building relationships with farmers in your assigned circuit as well as with new farms.

Essential Job Functions

• Equipment usage: sanitizing, setup/cleanup, printing reports, and invoicing
• Testing: recording cow numbers, pouring samples, monitoring data for accuracy, sample delivery
• Communication: invoicing, on-site visits and consultations with farms, coordinating with Dairy One team and management as needed

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Dairy Product Manufacturing