DAIRY WORKER

Foremost Dairy Farm

The Foremost Dairy Farm is seeking a Dairy Worker, the primary responsibility will involve morning milking of cows. Other responsibilities include a variety of other dairy farm tasks relating to the research activities and other projects supporting dairy research programs at the University of Missouri Foremost Dairy Farm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Milk cows in automated milk parlor.
• Maintain, clean and sanitize milking environment and equipment.
• Follow proper milking procedures as instructed.
• Monitor milking equipment for proper function and report abnormal situations with milking equipment.
• Herd milking cows to milking parlor.
• Clean barns and cattle lots.
• Haul manure to fields and operate manure flushing system.
• Feed appropriate rations to lactating herd and young stock.
• Perform miscellaneous duties associated with dairy production, research and teaching such as transporting and hauling of cattle feed and bedding as needed.
• Observe and report to supervisor heat behavior of cattle.
• Assist staff and other professionals in their efforts at the farm.
• Maintain facilities and equipment
• Maintain accurate records on cattle and cropping operation.
• Intermittent field work
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

4:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday - Friday, some weekends may be required.

* A high school education or an equivalent combination of education and farm experience.
* Ability to operate automated milking equipment and collect accurate research data.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $15.00 -$21.51/hour.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Grade: GGS-B
University Title: DAIRY WORKER

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All qualified internal and external candidates are now welcome to apply. The union bid period for this position ended on 1/14/26.

In order to be considered as a Union Bidder for this position you must:

• Complete ALL sections of the application (including all work experience - incomplete applications will not be considered).
• Complete six months of regular service at the University.
• Apply within the published, five-day posting period.
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the vacancy.

Your qualifications for this position will be evaluated based on the information you provide on your job application.

Once the job posting period is closed, there will be no opportunity to submit additional information regarding your qualifications. Therefore, you need to ensure that your application materials are complete when submitted.

Union Bid Period: 01/08/2026 to 01/14/2026

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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