Assistant Herd Manager - Ferguson Family Dairy
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

Position Details Req ID:req18457 Position Title:Assistant Herd Manager - Ferguson Family Dairy Position Type:Staff Full-Time Position Number:BS9566 OSU Campus:Stillwater Department:Dept of Animal and Food Sciences Location Address:                     101 B Animal Science, Stillwater, OK 74078 Hiring Supervisor:Leanne Vanderlaan Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):14.31 - 21.46, Hourly Work Schedule:Work schedule to be determined by supervisor. Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary:About Us:The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences has distinguished programs in teaching, research, and Extension. We offer two majors, animal science and food science, and 5 study options. We are one of the largest departments on campus, but with a small-town feel, a caring attitude, and a commitment to every student. For more information, visit: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/afs/Job Summary:Assist Senior Herd Manager with managing and utilizing feed commodities at the Dairy Cattle Center including mixing all rations, keeping fresh feed to milking cows at all times, conducting accurate and efficient feeding of all cattle, and utilizing current technologies and ideas to minimize waste and spoilage. Supervise graduate students conducting research at the Center. Schedule maintenance and keep records on vehicles and tractors. Assist manager in waste management planning. Assist in timed AI program, AI, herd health, difficult births, and facility maintenance. Assist in managing milking operations including milking the dairy herd, cleaning of parlor and milking equipment, and maintenance of milking equipment.On call to solve equipment, milking, and animal care problems that part-time student employees might have. Clean facilities after any movement in or out of the barn in all weather conditions, facilitate repairs to facilities and equipment at the Dairy Center, and communicate maintenance needs at the Dairy Center to the Dairy Center Manager. Assist with field days, judging contests, and other activities that frequently occur on weekends.Should have basic mechanical abilities to fix items around dairy. Also, necessary to be flexible in daily duties.There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's in Animal Science or related area in Agriculture with 1 year related work experience.

Valid driver's license. Reliable transportation for travel connected with official duties. Reimbursement for official travel.If chosen applicant has no AI experience, the department will pay the cost of AI school when class is available after 60 days of being hired.

Knowledge of operating and maintaining farm machinery, computers, handling of dairy cattle and milking equipment.Be able to lift at least 100 pounds (newborn calf)

Preferred: Bachelor's in Animal Science, Agriculture
Prefer some work experiences with dairy cattle through informal (farm background) or formal work experiences.

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