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: 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: Full-Time Position
Farm: Meier Dairy of Palmer Inc. (Kansas)
Job Description: This is a full-time position available on a 500-cow robotic dairy farm in Kansas. They are currently milking with 9 Lely robots and are looking for someone that can provide leadership for their team. Their raise their own heifers. The primary responsibilities are taking care of the cows and ensuring their well-being as well as:
- Identifying sick cows and finding a proper treatment plan.
- Calving assistance, tagging calves, and maintaining proper records.
- Working with vet on protocols and implementing them.
- Maintaining robots and taking robot calls.
- Record keeping
Benefits include all health insurance paid, housing or gas allowance, paid holidays, and five sick days throughout the year.
How to Apply: Email Duane Meier at meierdairyinc@yahoo.com or call (785) 747-7644.
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: Dairy Processing Plant Manager (Full-Time)
Farm/Business: Yoder’s Country Market (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania)
Job Description: Yoder’s Country Market is seeking a Full-Time Dairy Processing Plant Manager. Responsibilities are to oversee and manage the daily operations of the Dairy Processing Plant including hauling milk from farm to plant, testing samples, milk and ice cream production, purchasing supplies, following proper food handling practices, and scheduling staff.
How to Apply: For a full job description, email Dina at dina@yoderscountrymarket.com. Visit their website for more information about their operation or to apply.
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.