Temporary Dairy Milker & Barn Equipment Operator

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a full-time temporary dairy barn supervisor to oversee the Teaching Dairy Barn operations in Ithaca, NY. The role involves milking, equipment operation, animal care, feeding, and health event management.

The position requires CDL license, ability to handle heavy liftings, and willingness to work in seasonal conditions. Onsite work with great benefits and a path toward extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience milking in a dairy milking parlor.
• Exceptional animal handling skills.
• Experience driving farm equipment, specifically skid steers & ATV.
• Basic reading, writing, and computer skills.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs and push/pull/carry.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Milking cows twice daily.
• Operate a skid steer.
• Manual cleaning of equipment.
• Feeding youngstock and mature cattle.
• Observe, report, and manage health events.

Skills

Animal handling

Dairy milking experience

Equipment operation

Communication

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NYS CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Tools

Skid steer operation

Job description

Cornell University is seeking a full-time temporary dairy barn supervisor to oversee the Teaching Dairy Barn operations in Ithaca, NY. The role involves milking, equipment operation, animal care, feeding, and health event management.

The position requires CDL license, ability to handle heavy liftings, and willingness to work in seasonal conditions. Onsite work with great benefits and a path toward extension based on funding.