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.

Receptionist/Office Assistant (Part-time)

Hours: Monday: 8:00-2:00, Tuesday- Friday: 9:00-1:00

Essential Position Duties

• Manage and maintain the appearance of conference rooms, front desk, and reception areas
• Greet and respond to visitor’s needs
• Answer incoming phone calls in a prompt, polite, and professional manner and communicate all messages to appropriate parties
• Monitor and maintain office supplies
• Retrieve, sort, and distribute mail and packages
• Provide direct administrative support as needed, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and events, booking travel, maintaining filing system, and mailing and shipping packages
• Assist with reconciliation of invoices and billing statements
• Maintain spreadsheets for management staff
• Maintain general store and inventory
• Assist with company event planning
• Perform other clerical/administrative functions as necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Filing proficiency
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools, with an aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interact with various types of people as well as work successfully as a team member

Interested Candidates:

If you are interested in being part of a growing and dynamic team, please call Ashley Pagel at 920-388-3333 ext. 508, or stop by our corporate office located at N4893 County Road C, Kewaunee, Wisconsin.

Email ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com with your resume.

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

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 trouble-shoot 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 which 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Feeding Technician (WEEKENDS ONLY)

Hours: 3:15 am-noon

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Feed Manager, the Feeding Technician is responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality feed to cows and heifers.

Essential Position Duties

• Mix and deliver feed to cows according to prescribed diets, utilizing a mixer and loader.
• Silage face removal/management, ensuring silage remains fresh and quality is maintained.
• Discard spoiled feed to ensure only high-quality feed is maintained in the bunkers.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure the highest standards of the humane treatment of animals.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to understand, communicate, and execute oral and written instructions
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
• Committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in the care and welfare of our animals

Interested Candidates:

If you are interested in being active, working with animals, and being part of a growing and dynamic team, please call Ryan Schultz at 920-606-2532, email Human Resources at ashleyp@pagelsponderosa.com, or stop by our corporate office located at N4893 County Road C, Kewaunee, Wisconsin.