Full-time Milker

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Consistent and punctual arrival at the farm
• Informing the farm manager of any necessary changes in schedule more than 48 hours in advance
• Implementation of efficient, thorough, and sanitary milking practices
• Obeying all guidelines and laws for sanitary milking practices
• Safely and correctly operating milking equipment
• Safely and correctly cleaning and sanitizing all milking equipment
• Record-keeping and communicating with the farm manager of any equipment problems or damage
• Keeping milking supplies neat and orderly
• Record-keeping and communicating with the farm manager of any health concerns with the animals
• Following all guidelines for humane animal treatment
• Participation in routine sheep veterinary care in the milking parlor
• Maintaining a consistent demeanor of professionalism and kindness

COMPENSATION
$10/hour up to 60 hours/week
Unpaid vacation of up to two non-consecutive weeks per season; raises may be discussed after one year of employment

Applying
This is a detail-oriented, bona-fide dirty job. If you don’t like animals, manure, or being methodical, don’t apply. Punctuality is critical. If you’re prone to tardiness or frequent absences from work, please do not apply.
If you are awesomely hard-working, non-complaining, highly-motivated person, please feel free to submit a response, above.