09/05/2021
At Haanview Farms we are looking to add to our team!
Haanview Farms is family farm home to 190 head of holsteins milking 70-80 on two Lely Robots. We also crop 500 acres of hay, corn, soybeans and wheat. This position is focused on working with the cows and in the barn though some tractor work may be asked of in season, driving a skid steer is part of the daily routine required. We are looking for someone who is a quick learner, able to work independently, has experience working with cattle and is technologically inclined. It is a physically demanding position and can be fast pace during our busy seasons but also rewarding at the end of each day. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is pleasant to work with and will find enjoyment in their responsibilities.
Skills and experience;
Experience working with dairy cows
Experience working with automated systems and the software
Experience driving tractors and working with equipment
Experience driving skid steer
Attributes and Knowledge;
Technologically inclined
Patient with livestock
Able to follow instructions well
Attentive to detail
Self-motivated
Able to work independently
A team player
Eager to learn new jobs
Fast learner
Able to work at a fast pace
Able to multi-task
Shifts/Hours
40-60 hr weeks (depending on seasonality)
Wage will vary based on experience and skill set. We will complete regular reviews with wage and performance being part of the review.
Required hours are:
Mon-Fri; 6:30-10 am; 4-7pm
Every other Sat/Sun; 6:30-9:30 am; 4-7pm
This position is responsible for morning and afternoon chores, 6:30-10AM and 4-7PM Mon-Fri and every other weekend as well as other tasks that are not daily. Mon-Fri there will be work during the day but it will vary from day to day and can be flexible with the successful candidates schedule. This work will rely on weather and what is needed done at that time. Since the hours are split, morning and afternoon chores, it is in the employees best interest to live close to the farm so the commute isn’t too far. It is a physically demanding job and fatigue can settle in at the end of some days as well this allows the successful candidate to go home for lunch or longer breaks.
The successful candidate will be trained on the robotic milking and calf feeding, feeding routine for heifers as well as other tasks in the barns. They will work as a team but also independently depending on the task at hand. The position entails working inside and outside in the summer and winter. Heavy lifting will be a part of this position as well as fast pace cardio work. We also have public tours at Haanview Farms and part of this position is cleaning for the tours which include pressure washing, hand washing and sweeping. This is on hold during COVID but may open up again in the summer months.
Responsible tasks include;
Cleaning automated milking systems
Feeding and cleaning calves and automated feeder
feeding heifers
Cleaning cow stalls and crosswalks
Bedding up cows, heifers and calves
Running a footbath
Washing water bowls
Identifying and helping cows that need help to get milked
Milking and treating fresh cows as necessary
Feeding new born calves
