Job vacancy Senior Dairyman/milker

OrganisationMinistry of Agriculture and FisheriesReferenceVAC-49405Contract TypeNot VacantIndustriesAgriculture, Forestry & FishingLocationSt. CatherineSalary & Benefits$22,720 - $30,556 per weekDate Posted01/05/2024Expiry Date17/05/2024Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager (SOG/ST 6), the Senior Dairyman/Milker (LMO/TS 3), ensures animal production outcomes, general animal welfare and the maintenance of relevant machinery and equipment with respect to dairy cattle.

 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Prepares for and initiates milking of cows twice daily or at recommended frequency, employing hygienic standards and acceptable operating procedures; 
• Ensures the feeding of cows during the milking activities and at other times, as designated.
• Assists in the herding of animals to and from pastures; 
• Observes and reports cases of animals displaying signs of oestrus, ill health and other conditions deemed abnormal; 
• Identifies and initiates treatment of animals displaying clinical mastistis and prophylactic measures for cows entering the dry phase of lactation; 
• Exercises responsibility for preparing, sanitizing and disinfecting solutions integral to the maintenance of proper hygienic control of milking operations; 
• Washes, disinfects and sanitizes milk storage containers, conduits and accessories, subsequent to, and after each milking, in order to ensure quality standards; 
• Ensures the functional integrity of the milking equipment is maintained, by effecting routine maintenance as scheduled and reporting equipment malfunction upon observation; 
• Assists with milk recording and distribution; 
• Assists in any programme of treatment of animals; 
• Assists in the recovery of missing animals. 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Good customer and quality focus skills; 
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills; 
• Good teamwork and cooperation skills; 
• Good planning and organizing skills; 
• Integrity; 
• Ability to use own initiative. 

Technical: 

• Excellent knowledge of Livestock Husbandry and Management; 
• Competent in the care of dairy animals; 
• Proficient in the use, maintenance requirement and care of dairy equipment; 
• Proficient in all aspects relating to the proper milking of dairy animals and milking best practices. 

 

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• NCTVET Level 1 in General Agriculture; 
• One (1) year experience as a Dairyman/Milker; 

OR  

• Completion of Secondary Level Education with knowledge of Agriculture;
• Two (2) years’ experience in Animal Care and Husbandry; 
• Two (2) years working experience in a dairy environment. 

 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Working environment involves possible exposure to dusty conditions, hazardous chemical and drugs, and zoonotic disease conditions. 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

2 Aug, 2024 (77 days left)