Parlor Operator

Parlor Operator at Drumgoon Dairy LP in Lake Norden, SD.

The parlor operator prepares the milking quipment and bulk tanks, milks cows and cleans equipment and facilities. They are responsible for basic maintenance of parlor equipment and some record keeping.

*Behave in a calm manner that minimizes stress on cows *Adequately stimulates teats to encourage milk letdown *Prep and attach millking units *Identify and inflamed udder *Identify and report sick, lame, or low producing milking cows *Recognize when equipment is malfunctioning *Follow equipment procedures *Safely use cleaning chemicals *Identify abnormal milk *Follow accepted safety practices *Be on time to work, work at a reasonable pace and maintain internal motivation *Work as a team member to solve problems *Maintain all common staff areas *Prepare Milking Equipment

Work begins December 11, 2026 and ends December 10, 2027.

Pay is $16 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 84 hours per week.