08/17/2026
Evening Dairy Farm Assistant
Job Description
We are looking for a dependable high school student to join our team at a modern robotic dairy.
This is a great opportunity to learn responsibility, animal care, and equipment skills while
working in a hands-on environment. Farm experience is preferred but not required—we will provide training.
Schedule Requirements:
Afternoon-Evening hours, 7days/week, 3:30-4 PM start.
Sunday morning shifts are required.
Holiday shifts are required (but flexible)
Additional morning hours are available and encouraged on Saturdays and
holidays.
Responsibilities:
Clean 120 freestall barn by scraping manure and adding fresh sawdust.
Feed calves, clean calf pens.
Clean robot pen floors and cow walkways
Clean water troughs twice a week
Check the robotic milking system fetch list and bring cows to the robots
Move cows through the robots based on frequency of milking (beyond 19 hour mark)
Change milk filters three times daily.
Monitor cows and report health concerns, and equipment issues to the herd manager.
Learn and safely operate farm equipment.
Keep barns and work areas clean.
Assist in herd management tasks as directed
What We Are Looking For:
Reliable, responsible, and willing to learn.
Reliable transportation required; driver's license preferred
Comfortable working around cattle.
Willingness to operate farm equipment or learn how.
Able to stay calm, think clearly, and handle unexpected situations.
Complete daily tasks independently and communicate clearly when problems arise.
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a barn environment and varying weather
