Dairy Farm Team Member; Milking​/Calf Care

Farm Team Member (Milking & Calf Care) North Smithfield, RI I Full-time or Part-time I $18-$22 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

At Wright's Dairy Farm, everything we do starts with the care of our cows. From the barn to the bottle, our team plays a key role in delivering quality products to our customers every day.

We’re looking for dependable, hard-working individuals to join our farm team in a hands-on milking and calf care role. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, being around animals, and being part of a team that takes pride in what they do.

The Farm Team Member (Milking & Calf Care) is a hands-on agricultural position responsible for the daily milking of the herd and care of calves. This position is an active working role and is expected to perform milking, calf care, cleaning, sanitation, and related farm duties as part of the regular work schedule. The position plays an important role in maintaining milk quality, animal health and welfare, sanitation, and the safe and efficient operation of the farm.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to consistently follow established procedures in a fast-paced, 365-day dairy operation. The primary focus of this position is milking and calf care. As the employee develops knowledge, demonstrates reliability, and builds proficiency, opportunities may be available to learn and assist with additional herd and farm responsibilities.

• Milking Operations
• Perform scheduled milking of the herd in accordance with established farm procedures.
• Prepare cows for milking by cleaning and sanitizing udders according to established protocols.
• Properly attach, monitor, and remove milking equipment.
• Monitor cows and equipment throughout the milking process to maintain proper milk flow and identify irregularities.
• Identify and promptly report concerns such as abnormal milk, signs of mastitis, injury, illness, or other changes in a cow's condition.
• Perform appropriate post-milking teat care and other established cow-care procedures.
• Follow all milk quality, sanitation, hygiene, and food safety procedures.
• Clean and sanitize milking equipment, parlor areas, and related tools following established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe milking area.

• Observe cows and calves regularly for changes in health, behavior, appetite, mobility, or overall condition.
• Recognize and promptly communicate signs of illness, injury, distress, or other concerns to the Herd Manager.
• Handle livestock calmly and safely using established animal-handling practices.
• Follow established procedures for animal welfare and humane treatment.
• Follow established cleaning, sanitation, and biosecurity procedures throughout the farm.
• Clean and maintain work areas, equipment, tools, and animal-care areas as assigned.
• Properly use cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, and other supplies according to established procedures.
• Follow procedures designed to prevent the spread of illness between animals, groups, and areas of the farm.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and required protective practices when working with animals, milk, feed, and equipment.

• Follow all farm safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain awareness of livestock movement, equipment, vehicles, machinery, environmental conditions, and other potential hazards.
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, animal health concerns, and operational issues promptly.
• Follow established procedures when working around livestock, equipment, chemicals, and other farm…