Part-Time Field Technician

Dairy One Cooperative, Inc.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Dairy One Cooperative, Inc. seeks a Part-Time Field Technician to support dairy farmers with critical data for herd management. This role offers autonomy in the Franklin and Orleans County area, requiring candidates with a passion for livestock and strong attention to detail. Duties include equipment usage, data collection, and communication with farmers to enhance decision-making.

Qualifications

• Background in genetics, feed, cattle, herd health, or related farming experience is welcome.
• Passion for working in the livestock industry.

Responsibilities

• Equipment usage for sanitizing, setup, reporting, and invoicing.
• Testing and recording cow numbers; ensuring data accuracy.
• Conducting on-site visits with farmers for consultations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data accuracy monitoring

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 add to their 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 make 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, parlor setup, milking schedule, services required, and distance from your home. Your days will become predictable within your circuit and market.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for working in the livestock industry and a strong attention to detail. Candidates from backgrounds such as genetics, feed, cattle, herd health, or related farming experience are welcome. 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, connecting with Dairy One team and management for assistance as needed

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Dairy Product Manufacturing

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