Dairy Farm Technician
North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC
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The Dairy Enterprise System is a commodity-based operational unit consisting of the Dairy Education Unit (part of the Lake Wheeler university farm system), the Department of Food Science Dairy Processing Plant and university retail operations that are dairy product-based. The individual units have the purposes of Teaching, Research, Extension and the production of high quality dairy products to the university, state hospitals and correctional facilities meeting mandatory nutritional requirements at system-wide cost savings. Retail business units are in operation or planned that are part of FBNS Dept., the university dining system or a joint operation. Essential Job Duties The Dairy Farm Research Technician has the responsibility of assisting in the operation of the 300 acre Lake Wheeler dairy farm complex including but not limited to the operations of milking, feed, pasture management, facility and equipment maintenance and upkeep, regulatory compliance, waste water management and representing the university in a professional manner with veterinarians, animal and crop faculty, dairy industry representatives, suppliers and other agricultural colleagues. The Lake Wheeler Dairy Farm represents a "real-world" research and teaching laboratory of over 350 total dairy animals that must be maintained in the manner of a conventional dairy farm yet operated as a teaching and research unit within the university atmosphere where atypical activities which tend to disrupt work and promote inefficiency of operations are satisfied and even welcomed as the prime mission of the facility. You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. Other Responsibilities Qualifications Minimum Experience/Education Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Other Required Qualifications * Dairy farm or large agricultural animal experience Preferred Qualifications * Experience in dairy farm management Required License or Certification * NC Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of the start date Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Created: 2024-09-23