Part Time Research Technician - Calf Barn

Vermont Creamery, L.L.C.; Missouri; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking cooperative as a Part-Time Research Technician in the Calf Barn. This role involves caring for young calves, including feeding, medical evaluations, and maintaining cleanliness in the barn. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a passion for animal care. Enjoy flexible shifts and the opportunity to work with livestock in a supportive environment that values employee development and well-being. Be part of a team that is recognized as a top workplace and committed to excellence in the agricultural sector.

Benefits

Prorated PTO

Holiday pay

Employee development programs

Prorated education assistance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Required to lift at least 50 lbs and perform animal care tasks.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Feeding milk replacer and starter to young calves.
• Administering vaccinations and medical evaluations.

Skills

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs

Animal care experience

Livestock experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Skid steer

Job description

Part Time Research Technician - Calf Barn

This is a permanent part-time position working with young calves. Duties include: feeding of milk replacer and starter, medical evaluation and treatment of animals, administering vaccinations, castrating, dehorning, data collection, bedding and cleaning pens, operating a skid steer, power washing, and other duties as assigned. Employees will be required to be fitted for a half-mask respirator.

Shifts: 5am-1:30pmand 9am-5:30pm. Must be available every other weekend and every other holiday.

Pay Rate: $17.88/HR

Experience-Education (Required): High school diploma or GED

Competencies-Skills (Required): Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Competencies-Skills (Preferred): Animal care experience, livestock preferred.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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