We are currently looking for hourly full time, on-farm Dairy Production Technician (DPT) the Grand Valley area. The Dairy Production Technician’s primary responsibility is to meet Lactanet customer needs with fast, accurate, and useful information. In this role, you will be working directly on-farm. Candidates who enjoy farming, cows and rural road travel who can maintain organization and communication remotely will excel in this position.
Responsibilities
Visit dairy farms daily to sample milk, collect data, and promote our dairy herd improvement services to
dairy producer customers.
Assist and provide additional information to customers about the interpretation and application of data
collected.
Independently arrange your administrative, travel and scheduling tasks.
Actively participate in the job training provided.
Requirements
Diploma in agriculture would be considered an asset.
Practical knowledge and working experience in the dairy industry.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with computers with residential high-speed internet.
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
Resides in the circuit area.
This position may require occasional heavy lifting of up to 58 lbs.
Working Conditions
Working from your home office and on-farm work. Work done at different times of the day (split-shift) ; partly very early in the morning and partly at the end of the day. Daily travel.
Why work at Lactanet
We are a dynamic organisation and value the well-being of our employees. We offer health and wellness programs, competitive salary (2 increases in the first year !!), and benefits (group insurance and pension plan), training and professional development opportunities, a stimulating, progressive and collaborative work environment, and manyother benefits....