Pennsylvania dairy production and associated businesses contribute more than $11.8 billion annually to Pennsylvania’s economy. Those businesses create more than 47,000 jobs. View the following list of current job opportunities in the dairy industry.
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Role: Assistant Dairy Farm Manager
Farm: Delaware Valley University
Job Description: Delaware Valley University is accepting candidates for Assistant Dairy Farm Manager on the university’s Dairy Farm. The Assistant Dairy Farm Manager will assist and work with the Dairy Superintendent in the operation and management of the dairy facility. Provide leadership in the absence of the superintendent. Carry out standards set forth by DVU and the superintendent in the area of breeding, feeding, milking, and management. Assist and support classroom and laboratory education programs that directly involve the dairy barn. Assist and be on duty for special events. Direct and supervise student employees. Assist with management and maintenance of the dairy facility. Work to reach goals set forth regarding management of feeding, breeding, production, and heifer raising. This position is a great developmental opportunity for someone who wants to learn how to run a dairy farm.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must have 1-3 years of directly related experience
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution (restrictions apply)
How to Apply: Click here to view the full job description and apply today.
Role: Mechanic
Farm: Pleasant View Farms
Job Description: Pleasant View Farms is looking for a mechanic with leadership skills and the ability to do basic and major types of mechanical work. Welding experience is a plus. Must be able to lead a crew, designate work, do record-keeping for equipment service, and be a good trouble-shooter.
How to Apply: Email John at johnproskine@gmail.com or call (814) 309-2121.
Role: Dairy Herd Field Technician
Business: Lancaster DHIA
Job Description: Lancaster Dairy Herd Improvement Association (Lancaster DHIA) provides milk testing, local lab testing, and on-farm field services in the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US. They are seeking a Dairy Herd Field Technician to join their team. Dairy Herd Field Technicians perform the following job duties:
- Collect milk samples from member dairy farmers in their assigned region;
- Provide great customer service support to dairy farmers;
- Package for shipping of milk samples to our testing lab;
- Provide accurate and reliable recordkeeping services; and
- Connect with new farmers to grow their region.
This position services the area of Eastern Lancaster and Western Chester counties and is a full-time position with a compensation structure of approximately $4,600 per month to start. There is room to grow in responsibility and compensation. Lancaster DHIA offers a competitive compensation and a benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) program, and paid vacation. They also offer a great working environment, local and regional travel, and opportunities to serve the farming community.
How to Apply: To learn more, visit their website at https://www.lancasterdhia.com. To apply, submit your resume to hr@lancasterdhia.com.
Role: Field Sales and Agronomy Advisor (Full-Time)
Business: Union Mill (Belleville, PA)
Job Description: Union Mill is a small agronomy business in Belleville, PA. They are professional, demanding and challenging. Their work environment includes growth opportunities, on-the-job training, and a safe work environment. Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for maintaining and growing a sales area
- Selling seeds, fertilizer, herbicides, and support
- Perform field checks in spring for weeds and pests
- Consult with farmers when needed and assist them in making decisions
- Maintain accurate records
- Coordinate with other departments
- Learn how to bill customers and process seed orders
- Bag, load, deliver fertilizer and seed depending on time of year
- And more
How to Apply: Click here to download a job application. Email John Yoder to view the full job description and list of responsibilities.
Role: Calf Manager / Feeder (Full-Time)
Farm: Maystone Dairy LLC (Cumberland County, PA)
Job Description: Here’s a glimpse inside what a typical day might look like as the Calf Manager / Feeder at Maystone Dairy LLC. Starting at 7am each day, you will prep bottles to get them ready for feeding. Between 7:30 and 8am, the milk will be ready for delivery. You will be required to train calves on buckets that are 5 days and older. You’ll be done feeding around 11:30am. You will then clean bottles and take your lunch (30 minutes). The afternoon will require making notes and treating any calves needed. The second feeding will start at 6pm and normally only takes an hour.
- Must know medications and antibiotics
- Must have cleanliness and consistency
- Must be communicative and goal oriented
- Must have reliable transportation
How to Apply: Email Travis at TRAVISJONES1174@GMAIL.COM or call (717) 226-5777.
Role: Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities
Farm: Fantasyland Farms LLC (Berks County, PA)
Job Description: Fantasyland Farms LLC is looking for a full-time or part-time individual. Duties could include milking, assistance with herd health, calf work and more. The right candidate is self motivated, willing to learn, and has reliable transportation. They milk 200 cows in an 18-stall rotary, raise their replacement heifers, and sell American Wagyu beef.
How to Apply: Email Caitlyn at fantasylandfarms@gmail.com or call (610) 972-3934.
Role: Part-Time Opportunities
Farm: Ber-Crk Dairy Farm (Adams County, PA)
Job Description: Ber-Crk dairy farm is located in Adams County, PA. They milk 220 registered Holsteins and raise all replacement heifers. Their total herd size is around 530 cows. They are currently looking to add to their workforce. The current workforce consists of mainly family members with the addition of part-time employees who help with the evening and morning milking. Responsibilities could include milking (parallel 12 parlor), feeding calves, cleaning out pens, operating equipment, moving/sorting cattle, and other general tasks around the farm. Experience working with dairy cattle is a plus but not a requirement. Evening shifts would start around 4:45pm and end around 9pm. Morning shifts would start around 4:45am and end around 9am on weeknights and weekends. There is potential for full-time daytime hours as well.
How to Apply: Email Marie at marie.lobaugh@gmail.com or call (814) 934-8857.
Role: Full-Time Positions in Animal Husbandry/Milking, Managing Farmer’s Markets, Cheesemaking
Farm: Cherry Grove Farm (Lawrenceville, NJ)
Job Description: Cherry Grove Farm, a grass-based dairy in Lawrenceville, NJ, is hiring for a number of positions. Possibilities include working with their farm on animal husbandry/milking, helping manage and attend farmer’s markets, helping in their kitchen or with cheesemaking production.
Pay ranges from $16.50 – $20 per hour, depending on experience and where your interest lies. Visit their website to learn more.
How to Apply: Email your resume and three references to Andrew at andrewi.cgf@gmail.com.
Role: Heavy Machinery Mechanic
Farm: Apple Shamrock Dairy (Crawford County, PA)
Job Description: They are a dairy farm that milks about 1,100 cows three times a day, and they farm about 3,000 acres. They are a family farm and take pride in high-production animals and well-maintained equipment. Their rolling herd average is 33,000 lbs. Their employees enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere and engaging work environment.
The skills needed for the job include:
- Your own set of tools
- At least entry-level mechanical knowledge
- Self accountability
- Able to work in a team environment
- No physical limitations
- Able to work 50+ hours a week
- Interest in agriculture
The pay is $20-$30/per hour.
How to Apply: Email Josh at hayley1616@yahoo.com or call 814-720-9674.
Role: Reproductive Services Specialist (Central PA Region)
Business: Premier Select Sires, Inc.
Job Description: Premier Select Sires, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Reproductive Services Specialist in their Central PA Region. The overall goal of this position is to provide valuable reproductive services to accounts and work closely with other Reproductive Services Specialists, Area Sales Managers, and the sales support staff in this fast-paced service area. This position will service southern Lancaster County in Pennsylvania. Essential functions include:
- Offer producers complete artificial insemination offerings to include heat detection, insemination service, record keeping and reproductive analysis.
- Strive to provide excellent customer service by maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction and continued sales.
- Represent Premier Select Sires with the highest level of professionalism and company pride.
- Assist with the customer payment collections process.
- Assist with any needs that may arise as required.
Education & Experience:
- Experience in artificial insemination and cattle handling
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field a plus
- Farm background and/or subject knowledge required
- Self-motivation, self-development, and salesmanship skills a plus
- Computer skills required
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to Dave Miklic at dmiklic@premierselect.com.
Role: Assistant Herd Manager (Full Time)
Farm: Gorrell Dairy (Bradford County, PA)
Job Description: At Gorrell Dairy, the Assistant Herd Manager is responsible for overseeing milking staff and procedures and for assisting the Herd Manager with herd health and reproduction. The Assistant Herd Manager works as a member of a team focused on herd health and productivity, employee safety and engagement, facilities maintenance, and community relations. At Gorrell Dairy, well-cared for cows are essential to the farm’s future.
Responsibilities:
- Assist herd manager with treating cows.
- Administer IVs and other drugs as directed by the Herd Manager and the Veterinarian.
- Vaccinations.
- Assist with breeding and reproduction programs.
- Heat detection.
- Use SCR System to locate and treat sick animals, and identify animals in heat.
- Keep inventory of, and relay needs for parlor supplies to Herd Manager in a timely manner.
- Weekly Dry Cow moves.
How to Apply: Submit your application for employment to kendall@redriveragconsulting.com. Call Kendall Treadwell at 714-657-4798 for more information. Compensation is based on skills and experience.
Role: Dairy Manager (Full-Time)
Farm: Windsong Dairy (Adams Center, NY)
Job Description: Windsong Dairy is a 1,000-cow dairy with updated state-of-the-art facilities, 350-head young heifer facility (2023), 100-head calf barn (2022), 300-stall transition cow barn (2021), and a focus on continuous improvement and expansion. The Dairy Manager is responsible for effective supervision of the dairy operation and working as a member of a team focused on herd health and productivity, employee safety and engagement, facilities maintenance, and community relations. The Dairy Manager will be responsible for goal setting and attainment, motivation and evaluation of direct reports, and exercising sound judgement in carrying out these duties. Click here to view the full job description.
How to Apply: Call Jon at 315-952-9667 or email scipiospringsdairy@gmail.com.
Role: Farm Employees (Full-Time, Part-Time and Internship Opportunities)
Farm: Musser Run Jerseys (Mifflin County, Pennsylvania)
Job Description: Musser Run Jerseys is a first-generation dairy farm located in Central PA. They milk 200 registered Jerseys and raise all replacement heifers. They are currently looking to add to their workforce. The current workforce consists of mainly family members with the addition of two part-time highschoolers who help with the evening milking. Responsibilities could include milking (swing 12 parlor), feeding calves, cleaning out pens, operating equipment, moving/sorting cattle and other general tasks around the farm. Experience working with dairy cattle is a plus but not a requirement.
How to Apply: Call or email Kristen to apply or with questions. Email jkdiehl7@gmail.com or call (717) 899-6068.
Role: Crop and Field Manager (Full-Time)
Farm: Yippee! Farms (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania)
Job Description: The Crop and Field Manager is responsible for maintaining and repairing all farm equipment, managing planting, harvesting, manure hauling, and soil testing. They are looking for a forward, independent thinker with excellent communications skills for managing and working with others.
How to Apply: Email yippeefarm@gmail.com or call (717) 572-3593.