JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing a large dairy operation in Michigan who is seeking a dedicated Maternity Barn Technician to join their team. This hands-on position is critical to ensuring the health and wellbeing of both cows and newborn calves during and after the calving process. The ideal candidate will be attentive, reliable, and capable of working independently while following established animal care protocols.

Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor close-up cows and regularly check for signs of calving
- Assist with and oversee safe delivery of calves
- Administer colostrum to newborn calves in a timely and sanitary manner
- Perform calf processing procedures including tagging, navels, vaccinations, and recordkeeping
- Pasteurize milk and manage colostrum inventory and storage
- Push up feed for maternity and transition cows as needed
- Monitor fresh cows for signs of milk fever and other post-partum c...