Milking Parlor Tech

Duties:

• Assist in setup of equipment for milking as well as cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
• Work with other milking technicians to harvest milk from our cows.
• Make sure Standard Operating Procedures are followed when working with the cows.
• Be present and ready to work on scheduled days and times.
• Notify parlor shift leader of any sick cows.
• Report any malfunction of equipment to the parlor shift leader.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals.

Skills and Experience:

• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience operating dairy equipment.
• Bilingual a plus but not required.

If you are interested in being active, working with animals, and being part of a growing and dynamic team, please call 920-255-4965 or stop by our office located at N4893 County Road C, Kewaunee, Wisconsin.

Farm Equipment Operator/Mechanic

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

As a Mechanic / Farm Equipment Operator you will be responsible for:

• Performing preventative maintenance and repairs on the farm equipment and building systems.
• Performing welding and fabrication.
• Operating payloaders, tractors, skid steers, cropping equipment, semi-tractors, and other modern-day large farm equipment.
• Performing other general farm maintenance and other duties as assigned, including uncovering and covering piles, washing equipment, making firewood, snow removal and other laborious duties.
• Complying with all safety policies, practices, and procedures and utilizing appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Participating in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals.
• As a cropping business, work demands vary based on seasonal demands.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• A mechanically minded individual who can troubleshoot problems and is comfortable repairing and maintaining equipment and buildings.
• Welding experience.
• Experience operating large farm equipment and semi-tractors.
• Strong communications skills.
• Problem solver.
• Independently motivated / team-oriented.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to lift at least 100 lbs.

Interested Candidates:

If you are interested in working in an environment that allows you to grow and contribute to the success of the organization, please call David LaCrosse at 920-255-1526, email Human Resources at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, or stop by our corporate office located at N4893 County Road C, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, to complete an application.

Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.