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LAND O' LAKES, INC. Part-time Purina Calf Milk Research Technician - R-31275 in GRAY SUMMIT, Missouri
Part-time Purina Calf Milk Research Technician
This is a permanent part-time position working with young calves. Duties include: feeding of milk replacer and starter, medical evaluation and treatment of animals, administering vaccinations, castrating, dehorning, data collection, bedding and cleaning pens, operating a skid steer, power washing, and other duties as assigned. Employees will be required to be fitted for a half-mask respirator.
We are willing to train individuals that have a strong interest in working with animals.
You will be assisting your coworkers with various calf duties that include;
- Feeding of milk replacer and starter
- Medical evaluation and treatment of animals
- Administering vaccinations
- Castrating
- Dehorning
- Data collection
- Dedding and cleaning pens
- Operating a skid steer
- Power washing
- Other duties as assigned
- Employees will be required to be fitted for a half-mask respirator.
Required qualifications/competencies:
- High school diploma or GED
- Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly
- Valid driver's license required
Schedule:
Part-time Schedule (Less than 29 hours per week)
Combination of 5:00am - 1:30pm and 9:00am - 5:30pm based on the needs of the farm. We are able to make employees aware of their schedule 2-4 weeks in advance.
Pay:
$17.00 per hour
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