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<blockquote data-quote="born2run" data-source="post: 266976" data-attributes="member: 2498"><p>Dairies generally prefer people with experience, but will train also. Be aware that with no experience you'll start out on a very, very low pay scale, with no benefits. Depends on the dairy you work for as far as gaining experience. Some dairies seem set on keeping their employees ignorant and locked in the parlor. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> But on the same token there are herd managers who are willing to spend the time with an inquisitive employee and teach them the ropes with dairy cattle. I've been in this industry pretty well my entire life, and have so much to learn. I'm fortunate enough to have spent some time following the herd manager around over the last couple of years and picked up a lot about running a big dairy. </p><p></p><p>You asked about what you do...the basic milker puts units on cattle and retrieves pens for milking. Most parlors have automatic takeoffs, but they aren't foolproof. </p><p></p><p>As far as hiring people they know, it's definitely the case with where I work. However I know of dairies locally that recruit new hires through the help wanted ads.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="born2run, post: 266976, member: 2498"] Dairies generally prefer people with experience, but will train also. Be aware that with no experience you'll start out on a very, very low pay scale, with no benefits. Depends on the dairy you work for as far as gaining experience. Some dairies seem set on keeping their employees ignorant and locked in the parlor. :P But on the same token there are herd managers who are willing to spend the time with an inquisitive employee and teach them the ropes with dairy cattle. I've been in this industry pretty well my entire life, and have so much to learn. I'm fortunate enough to have spent some time following the herd manager around over the last couple of years and picked up a lot about running a big dairy. You asked about what you do...the basic milker puts units on cattle and retrieves pens for milking. Most parlors have automatic takeoffs, but they aren't foolproof. As far as hiring people they know, it's definitely the case with where I work. However I know of dairies locally that recruit new hires through the help wanted ads. [/QUOTE]
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