Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Task & Responsibilities

• Operate milking plant and equipment.
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally.
• Work co-operatively as part of a team.
• Read and record instrument information, i.e. Milk vat temperatures and cow numbers.
• Understands the principles of safe working.
• Undertake multiple functions, produce a quality outcome e.g. farm machinery.
• Maintain machinery, undertake adjustments and size changes.
• Solve problems and make decisions within given guidelines.
• Know general scientific terminology and assist with processes such as machine repair, artificial insemination, fertiliser mix design etc.
• Operate computerised systems using menu options.
• Contribute to the team in a specific role, providing input and assisting other team members.
• Work at times without supervision.