Maternity Barn Technician (KH-11343)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor close-up cows and regularly check for signs of calving
• Assist with and oversee safe delivery of calves
• Administer colostrum to newborn calves in a timely and sanitary manner
• Perform calf processing procedures including tagging, navels, vaccinations, and recordkeeping
• Pasteurize milk and manage colostrum inventory and storage
• Push up feed for maternity and transition cows as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maternity and calf areas
• Communicate any animal health concerns to management or herd health team promptly
• Follow all safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with dairy cattle, especially in maternity or calf care preferred
• Comfortable assisting with calving and handling newborn calves
• Knowledge of cow behavior, milk fever symptoms, and colostrum management
• Able to follow detailed protocols and maintain accurate records
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Physically able to lift, walk, and work in varying weather and barn conditions
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus