Feeder (Dairy Farm)
Qualifications:
- Dairy Experience: Proven experience in dairy operations with a focus on feeding practices.
- Feed/Nutrition Knowledge: Strong understanding of feed and nutrition principles.
- TMR Experience: Experience in mixing and managing Total Mixed Rations (TMRs).
- Equipment Operation: Proficiency in operating tractors, pay loaders, and skid steer loaders.
- Feed Bunker/Silage Pad Experience: Knowledge of feed bunker and silage pad operations.
- Driver's License: Valid Wisconsin Driver's License and CDL (Commercial Driver's License) required.
- Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in a similar role within a dairy operation.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Description:
Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a dairy operation in Wisconsin that is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Feeder to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dairy operations, with specific expertise in feed and nutrition, TMR (Total Mixed Ration) mixing, and equipment operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Equipment Operation: Operate tractors, pay loaders, and skid steer loaders efficiently and safely.
- Feed Delivery: Ensure timely and accurate feed delivery to the dairy herd.
- Feed Management: Handle the storage and use of harvested crops, manage feed bunkers, and utilize silage pads effectively.
- Feed Handling: Face, load, and transport feed to the Feed Center; assist with storing feed in bunkers and silage pads.
- Maintenance: Ensure proper cleaning and recycling of bunker plastic.
- Refusal Collection: Collect and manage feed refusal to maintain optimal feed efficiency.
- TMR Mixing: Mix Total Mixed Rations (TMRs) to meet the herd's nutritional needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Ability to Relocate:
Waterloo, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person