Dairy Farm Assistant

Our family-owned raw milk farm, located in Middlebrook, VA, is looking for a full-time Dairy Farm Assistant. Creambrook Farm is a grass-based dairy with its cows on pasture for 365 days per year. Our mission is to offer high quality, delicious, and wholesome raw milk and other raw milk-based products for our 2,000+ increasing number of herd share members.

We truly value our employees, and you would be an integral part of our team to ensure that our herd is well cared for. Responsibilities include participating in the daily operations of our farm and meeting high standards during milking. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to join a rapidly growing Dairy Farm and to contribute towards its future success.

Job responsibilities may include:

• Prepping and milking cows up to two times daily in the milking parlor, on a rotating schedule.
• Assisting with rotation / moving of the herd.
• Observing the herd for signs of injury or illness.
• Operating and maintaining farm equipment.
• Crop / field work.
• Maintain fencing.
• Farm maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by owner / direct supervisor.

Job requirements:

• Looking for someone with a working knowledge in farming operation/equipment and/or with dairy cows. (Candidates may be considered who have little or no prior farm / dairy experience but who have an eagerness and willingness to learn.)
• Must be able to work well with and enjoy being around cows.
• Ability to successfully work with little or no supervision; self-starter.
• Willingness to be adaptable when last-minute changes arise.
• Demonstrate high personal energy levels (commitment, initiative, persistence).
• Demonstrate good attendance.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 75 pounds.
• Requires prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, stretch, climb, crawl, and other activities to maintain equipment and buildings and perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with the Creambrook team, vendors, and the public.
• Dedication to our Creambrook culture which focuses on positivity in the face of challenges and in promoting the team and our herd share members before oneself.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time or part-time hours available.
• Weekdays and / or rotating weekends, depending on full-time or part-time status.
• Morning milking begins at 5 AM; evening milking ends around 5 PM. (Other farm responsibilities are typically completed in-between milking times on weekdays.)

Compensation:

• Starting hourly wage: minimum $20+ per hour based on previous experiences and qualifications. (Higher compensation is available for a qualified individual with more advanced related experience.)
• Potential opportunity to receive up to$1,000stipend per month for housing, if the selected candidate is moving from outside our farm's local area.
• Bi-weekly pay period.
• 10 days paid time off during each calendar year.
• Potential opportunity to receive a retention bonus on an annual basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person