Animal Husbandry & Milking Specialist
Location: 5400 North 800 West, Redmond, UT 84652
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
About Us:
Redmond Heritage Farms is a regenerative agriculture dairy farm focused on producing high-quality, raw milk and dairy products while prioritizing animal welfare, soil health, and sustainable farming practices.
Role Summary:
The Animal Husbandry & Milking Specialist will play a key role in caring for our dairy herd and ensuring a smooth, efficient milking process. This role involves daily animal care, milking operations, and maintaining clean equipment while supporting the farm’s regenerative principles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Milking Operations:
- Conduct daily milking routines using hygienic, low-stress practices.
- Maintain and sanitize all milking equipment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Monitor milk quality and identify any changes or concerns promptly.
- Animal Husbandry:
- Provide daily care for the herd, including feeding, watering, and rotating animals through regenerative grazing pastures.
- Observe animal health and behavior, reporting and addressing issues such as illness or injury.
- Assist with veterinary care, calf rearing, and seasonal herd maintenance (hoof trimming, breeding checks, etc.).
- Farm Support:
- Maintain clean and organized barn, parlor, and animal areas.
- Support fencing, pasture management, and infrastructure maintenance as needed.
- Follow all farm safety and animal welfare protocols.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in animal husbandry, dairy farming, or livestock care preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to monitor animal health.
- Comfort working with animals in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work physically demanding tasks.
- Positive attitude, reliability, and alignment with regenerative farming principles.
Compensation:
Competitive hourly wage or salary, based on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
Ability to Commute:
- Redmond, UT 84652 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Redmond, UT 84652: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person