CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JOB DESCRIPTION - DAIRY OPERATIONS MANAGER

 

Job Summary:

The Dairy Operations Manager will oversee the raw dairy enterprise at our Brunner Farm location in Dundee, Illinois. This is a working role that requires managing a herd of approximately 40 purebred Guernsey cows in grass-based operation that produces and sells high quality A2A2 raw milk through an on-site farm store.  We utilize organic feed and practices in our operations, but at this time only our Wisconsin farmland is certified organic.  All cows are A2 genetics and 90% grass fed, with a small ration of organic grain and minerals provided while milking.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

·        Manage daily operations of the raw dairy enterprise, including once-a-day milking of approximately 20-24 cows, feeding and grazing, and barn and equipment cleaning.

·        Manage dairy pastures using regenerative best practices to achieve optimal animal nutrition and continuous improvements in soil fertility and biological activity

·        Consistently improve production and quality in the raw dairy enterprise, increasing income/profitability and reducing expenses where possible

·        Manage dairy pasture, barn property and infrastructure to maintain a neat, tidy, and inviting presence for visitors, customers, and the community at large

·        Maintain production, health, and calving records for the herd

·        Manage inventory and ordering of all dairy supplies including organic feed, hay, straw, minerals, supplements, milking supplies, etc.

·        Manage reproductive schedule for the dairy herd (currently with a bull), including scheduling veterinary visits for pregnancy checks, calving schedules, and pre-and post-calving cow care.

·        Test milk samples on a weekly basis and submit monthly milk samples to accredited labs to maintain our raw milk permit. 

·        Serve as a key participant in weekly Farm Operations and Holistic Management planning meetings

 

Qualifications:

·        2-5 years of dairy operations experience, preferably in a managed grazing operation

·        Detailed knowledge of dairy operations including cow management, dairy nutrition, reproduction, calving, cow health issues, and milking equipment operation and maintenance.  

 

Skills/Abilities:

·        Keen observation skills

·        High level of cleanliness and attention to detail

·        Strong record-keeping skills

·        Independent and dependable

·        Self-motivated with high degree of initiative

·        Excellent problem-solving skills

·        High degree of integrity

 

Compensation and Benefits

·        Compensation range $60,000 - $70,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience, plus annual incentive pay based on farm financial performance.

·        Paid time off

·        Monthly food stipend

·        Potential for equity participation in the farm business after 12 months of tenure

 

JOB DESCRIPTION - FARM STORE SALES ASSOCIATE

We are looking for a passionate and energetic individual to add to our All Grass Farm Store Team.

Individual needs to be able to work weekends from 9a-5p.

 

Job Description:

Our Team Members participate in every aspect of running the Farm Store. While our store may be small, it is a bustling enterprise that requires dedication, focus, and enthusiasm to run properly. We begin our day about an hour before we open and often stay 30 minutes after closing. You will keep busy talking to and ringing up customers, restocking products, keeping track of the milk supply, and answering phone calls and emails. Weekends can be particularly busy and demanding when the weather is good and customers flock to walk our property and the surrounding forest preserve, stock up on the week’s groceries, and enjoy the Farm Tour on Saturdays.

 

Job Requirements:

Team members will need to be good multitaskers, prioritizing excellent customer service in person, via email, and over the phone. Our team often thrives on doing several things at once, including but not limited to:

 

·        Restocking frozen meat, milk, vegetables, and a variety of food products.

 

·        Keeping track of milk levels throughout the day.

 

·        Restocking store products throughout the day (team members must be able to lift 40lbs).

 

·        Checking-in, unpacking, and displaying orders.

 

·        Completing store opening and closing tasks as assigned, including washing the milk tank, cleaning the store, restocking products, and closing out the cash register.

 

·        Other tasks as assigned.

 

Applicants must be 18 years of age at the start of the position and able to lift at least 40 lbs. to shoulder height (e.g., boxes of eggs, containers of milk, cases of meat), and comfortable standing most of the work shift with limited time for sitting. A flexible work schedule is required, including some nights, weekends, and holidays. While most of the shift would take place in the farm store, sales associates are exposed to cold (walk-in cooler/freezer) and hot temperatures (occasional customer support outside). We will begin training immediately on a few short shifts (10-12 hours a week) with hours increasing as we approach the peak of summer.

 

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, can work independently and as part of the store team, have a willingness and interest in learning about the products sold in the store, especially ones produced by All Grass Farms. Candidates should also show an interest in local food and an excitement to share that information with our customers. Retail experience is preferred, though not necessarily required.

 

Compensation: $15-$18/hr. based on experience.

 

Hours: 10-12 hours (hours may vary with seasons).

 

 

For any other employment opportunities, please send us a quick note about your desire to learn how to steward land, animals and human health along with your resume. We will get in touch with you once openings become available. Thank you!

 

For Farm Store: info@allgrassfarms.com
For IL Operations Team: cliff@allgrassfarms.com
For WI Operations Team: anna@allgrassfarms.com