Temporary Dairy Livestock Care Technician

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking a temporary worker to assist in routine care of dairy cattle and related livestock activities on a farm. The role includes feeding, watering, and handling animals, with a focus on safety and accuracy. Work is performed in a farm setting requiring long hours and attention to detail.

Shifts are 12 hours (5 on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off in a 2 week pay period). The candidate will follow university and farm-specific regulations while supporting daily operations and

Qualifications

• Knowledge from coursework in animal science.
• Preference for 2+ combined years of education and/or experience working at a livestock farm.
• Experience moving cattle.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, handle and transport animals.
• Observe animals for signs of disease and report symptoms.
• Move supplies, materials, tools, and equipment as needed.
• Assist with movement, loading, transportation and unloading of livestock.
• Operate tractors with agricultural equipment.
• Clean barns, sheds, pens and related facilities.
• Comply with safety and regulatory trainings.
• Maintain high attention to detail.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Moving cattle

Education

Animal science coursework

2+ years education/experience

Job description

Michigan State University is seeking a temporary worker to assist in routine care of dairy cattle and related livestock activities on a farm. The role includes feeding, watering, and handling animals, with a focus on safety and accuracy. Work is performed in a farm setting requiring long hours and attention to detail.

Shifts are 12 hours (5 on, 5 off, 2 on, 2 off in a 2 week pay period). The candidate will follow university and farm-specific regulations while supporting daily operations and