Dairy One Cooperative, Inc has been providing service to members for over 70 years. Many employees have chosen careers with our organization because of our values, stability, and long-term commitment to each other and to the industry. As a Dairy One employee, you are an essential part of supporting and strengthening the food supply chain. Whether you are working in the lab, on the farm, or in the office, your work plays a crucial role in providing farms with the information they need.

Dairy One is based in Ithaca, New York. Our staff of approximately 250 employees serve over 2000 dairy farms and many other members of the Agricultural community, primarily in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.

Dairy One Cooperative is seeking a Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) Technician to add to their growing team. The DHI Tech is responsible for providing critical data to help farms make decisions and achieve their goals (production & profit) by providing them with timely, accurate and meaningful data. You will be on-site at your dairy farm customers to perform data collection and provide information and guidance to make better herd management decisions.

This territory covers the Cortland and Onondaga Counties, and you may live anywhere within a reasonable distance of the territory. This role offers considerable autonomy, though evening and weekend work may be required to meet the demands of the position. No overnight travel required. Each farm is different in size (# cows), parlor set up, milking schedule, services required and distance from your home. There is no such thing as a “typical day”, but your days will become predictable within your circuit and market.

Our ideal candidate brings a passion for working in the livestock industry and has a strong attention for detail. If you are strong in agriculture, we are open to candidates from various backgrounds such as genetics, feed, cattle, herd health, or relatable farming experience. Job satisfaction should come from building relationships with farmers in your existing/assigned circuit as well as with new farms.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, and unlimited growth opportunity within the company.

Essential Job Functions:

• Equipment usage: sanitizing, setup/cleanup, printing reports and invoicing
• Testing: record cow number, pour samples, monitor data for accuracy, sample delivery
• Communication: Invoicing, driving/on-site visits and consultations with farms, connecting with Dairy One team and management for assistance as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable transportation
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work independently
• Background in agriculture and/or interest in dairy farms preferred