Senior Laborer (Part-time Milker)

Senior Laborer (Part-time Milker)

University of Minnesota

life insurance, paid holidays

United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

319 15th Avenue Southeast (Show on map)

Aug 19, 2025

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Job ID

369873

Location

All Other -See Job Description

Job Family

LR-Service/Maintenance/Labor

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Code

6014

Employee Class

Teamsters Local 320

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About the Job

This is a part-time (75%, 30 hours per week) position that performs a variety of manual labor tasks from detailed instructions that are tailored to milking cows, treating cows for mastitis, moving cows to and from the milking center, and cleaning and sanitation of the milking equipment, milking center, and cow stalls and walkways.

Job duties (include percentages)

90% This position involves;

Milking cows any day of the week (including weekends), morning or evening, on a flexible schedule with five guaranteed shifts per week.

Cows are milked twice daily at 5am and 4 pm according to milking protocol.

10% Secondary tasks include;

Keeping simple treatment, milk weight, and milk production records.

Other tasks may involve assisting in sorting of livestock, calving, and grooming of livestock.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this position and do not limit the assignments of related tasks.

*Work hours are variable / flexible to accommodate milking schedule.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High school graduate.

Six (6) months general labor in tending to animals and duties related to animal care and/or milking

Flexibility in scheduling

Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in milking cows

Training as a milker

Flexibility in scheduling

Evidence of capacity to accept training

Skills to read and write English

Follow detailed instructions

Make minor mechanical repairs and adjustments to milking- related equipment

Ability to milk cows safely, and motivation to work patiently with farm animals

About the Department

The University of Minnesota's West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) is located in Morris, MN. The WCROC is part of the University of MN College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences providing a tradition of excellence in applied agricultural research and education for farmers and rural communities in crop production, animal sciences, horticulture, water quality, organic and conventional dairy, swine production, and renewable energy.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $22.17 per hour (Step 1); depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75% time, 12 month

Position Type: Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff (Teamsters Local 320)

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

University HSA contributions

Disability and employer-paid life insurance

Employee wellbeing program

Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

Financial counseling services

Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).