Drumgoon Dairy LP Parlor Operator Summary: The parlor Operator prepares the milking equipment and bulk tanks, milks cows and cleans equipment and facilities. He/She is responsible for basic maintenance of parlor equipment and some record keeping. Works under the supervision of the Farm manager with other parlor operators, and the herd team, accurately follows directions. Qualifications: Must be 18 years old, Stands and walks for up to 12 hours. Should be able to lift 50 lbs. Gently and patiently handles cows. Duties: - Behave in a calm manner that minimizes stress on cows. (NO whistling, striking cows or shouting) - Adequately stimulates teats to encourage milk letdown. - Prep and attach milking units in a timely manner that encourages milk letdown and cow flow. - Practice good milking hygiene (clean teats, milking units and hands). - Correctly identify when milking unit re-attachment is necessary. - Identify an inflamed (hot/swollen) Udder. - Identify and report sick, lame, or low producing milking cows. - Recognize when equipment is malfunctioning. - Follow equipment Procedures. - Safely use cleaning chemicals. - Identify abnormal milk. - Follow accepted safety practices when working with animals. Watch video on proper cow movement. (NO cell phones are allowed in parlor during working hours.) - Be on-time to work, work at a reasonable pace and maintains internal motivation. - Work as a team member to solve problems and improve work process. - Maintain all common staff areas (locker room, Break room, and Rest Rooms.) - Prepare Milking Equipment. Each Shift is required to clean and sanitize milking equipment, wipe down cabinets top and front. Clean milking parlor and tank room. Working Schedule The parlor shifts cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Schedules can be flexible, covering weekends, holidays, and night shift. Currently all shifts are 12 hours and time off can be requested in advance if unable to work as scheduled. Shorter shifts can be accommodated