Animal Technician Supervisor - Masco Corporation
Manhattan, KS
About the Job
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rAbout This Role:
This position is critical to the overall operation of the KSU Dairy
Teaching and Research Center. It involves supervision of other employees
and the care and comfort of the animals housed at the DTRC at Kansas
State University.
Incumbent functions as the assistant manager of the Dairy Teaching and
Research Center and is responsible for ensuring the safety of the cows
and other dairy unit employees. Assumes responsibility for operation of
the dairy unit in the manager's absence. Incumbent is responsible for
milking cows at least two days each week and for making vital animal
observations during the milking process. Incumbent is responsible for
collecting sterile samples of milk to be tested for antibiotics or
bacteria.
Incumbent assists manager with unit responsibilities on holidays and
weekends.
Supervises and trains student assistants in proper milking procedures
and other general dairy farm practices. Incumbent is responsible for
helping manager keep employees well informed of expectations of duties.
Incumbent offers assistance when required in performing daily routines.
Incumbent practices and teaches safety precautions at all times.
Maintains and administers a continuing education program for all
employees involved in animal care and equipment maintenance. Also
supervisors other full-time and part-time employees and students.
Incumbent must be able to identify estrus activities, be proficient at
artificial insemination techniques, breeds animals according to current
research outlines and records breeding information. Incumbent must
follow established guidelines for sire selection. Incumbent must be able
to recognize sick animals and administer treatment, care and feeding of
these animals as outlined by supervisor and established farm protocols.
Incumbent assists veterinarians any lime their services are required on
the farm and cooperates with the Vet Clinic in diagnostic work.
Incumbent administers herd health program as outlined by supervisor and
established farm protocols.
Incumbent must be able to perform the various skills required to
maintain equipment and facilities used for the dairy herd. Must be able
to diagnose equipment problems and perform or supervise minor repairs.
Constructs required facilities and equipment items within reason and
designs and implements routine facility and equipment maintenance
programs. Incumbent must maintain current replacement heifer performance
records and equipment maintenance records.
Incumbent is responsible for obstetrical care of cows and calves,
assisting in delivery of calves when necessary, early post-natal care,
identification of calves and associated record keeping. Must be able to
recognize problems and take corrective actions
Participates in using records to Improve herd performance and
continually seeks ways to reduce cost of production and improve
efficiency of the operation. Responsible to assist with other tasks and
duties as assigned by the manager.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma
- Two years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior milking experience
- Prior large animal experience
- Ability to detect sick cows
- Experience with facilities and equipment maintenance
- Ability to operate tractors, skid loaders and feeding equipment
- Prior supervisory experience
Other Requirements:
- *K-State new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless
granted an exemption by the university) by December 8, 2021 or their
first day of employment. To learn more about this requirement and
potential exemptions, please visit K- tate's COVID-19*
[*website*](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5733762&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/covid-19/vaccine/requirement/)*.*
- *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States at the time of employment*
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
- KSU PageUp online application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- List of three contacts with phone #'s and email addresses
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$17.69 - $27.41 hourly
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rAnimal Technician Supervisor
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r
r
rAbout This Role:
This position is critical to the overall operation of the KSU Dairy
Teaching and Research Center. It involves supervision of other employees
and the care and comfort of the animals housed at the DTRC at Kansas
State University.
Incumbent functions as the assistant manager of the Dairy Teaching and
Research Center and is responsible for ensuring the safety of the cows
and other dairy unit employees. Assumes responsibility for operation of
the dairy unit in the manager's absence. Incumbent is responsible for
milking cows at least two days each week and for making vital animal
observations during the milking process. Incumbent is responsible for
collecting sterile samples of milk to be tested for antibiotics or
bacteria.
Incumbent assists manager with unit responsibilities on holidays and
weekends.
Supervises and trains student assistants in proper milking procedures
and other general dairy farm practices. Incumbent is responsible for
helping manager keep employees well informed of expectations of duties.
Incumbent offers assistance when required in performing daily routines.
Incumbent practices and teaches safety precautions at all times.
Maintains and administers a continuing education program for all
employees involved in animal care and equipment maintenance. Also
supervisors other full-time and part-time employees and students.
Incumbent must be able to identify estrus activities, be proficient at
artificial insemination techniques, breeds animals according to current
research outlines and records breeding information. Incumbent must
follow established guidelines for sire selection. Incumbent must be able
to recognize sick animals and administer treatment, care and feeding of
these animals as outlined by supervisor and established farm protocols.
Incumbent assists veterinarians any lime their services are required on
the farm and cooperates with the Vet Clinic in diagnostic work.
Incumbent administers herd health program as outlined by supervisor and
established farm protocols.
Incumbent must be able to perform the various skills required to
maintain equipment and facilities used for the dairy herd. Must be able
to diagnose equipment problems and perform or supervise minor repairs.
Constructs required facilities and equipment items within reason and
designs and implements routine facility and equipment maintenance
programs. Incumbent must maintain current replacement heifer performance
records and equipment maintenance records.
Incumbent is responsible for obstetrical care of cows and calves,
assisting in delivery of calves when necessary, early post-natal care,
identification of calves and associated record keeping. Must be able to
recognize problems and take corrective actions
Participates in using records to Improve herd performance and
continually seeks ways to reduce cost of production and improve
efficiency of the operation. Responsible to assist with other tasks and
duties as assigned by the manager.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma
- Two years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior milking experience
- Prior large animal experience
- Ability to detect sick cows
- Experience with facilities and equipment maintenance
- Ability to operate tractors, skid loaders and feeding equipment
- Prior supervisory experience
Other Requirements:
- *K-State new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless
granted an exemption by the university) by December 8, 2021 or their
first day of employment. To learn more about this requirement and
potential exemptions, please visit K- tate's COVID-19*
[*website*](https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5733762&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/covid-19/vaccine/requirement/)*.*
- *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States at the time of employment*
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
- KSU PageUp online application
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- List of three contacts with phone #'s and email addresses
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$17.69 - $27.41 hourly
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