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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for dairy farm assistant in the United States is $17.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dairy farm assistant?

A Dairy Farm Assistant helps with the daily operations of a dairy farm, including feeding and caring for cows, milking, cleaning equipment, and maintaining farm buildings. They also monitor animal health and assist with breeding and calving. The role requires physical work, early hours, and working in all weather conditions. Experience with livestock and machinery is beneficial but not always required, as training is often provided.

What does a dairy farm assistant do?

A typical day for a Dairy Farm Assistant involves feeding and caring for dairy cows, operating milking machines, cleaning stalls and equipment, and monitoring animal health. You may also assist with calving, maintain farm facilities, and complete basic record-keeping tasks. Dairy farm work is generally structured around the early morning and late afternoon milking schedules, and teamwork is essential as you'll coordinate with other farm staff to ensure smooth operations. This hands-on role offers a blend of routine tasks and problem-solving, making every day a bit different and providing valuable experience for those interested in advancing within the agriculture industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dairy farm assistant?

To thrive as a Dairy Farm Assistant, you need hands-on experience with animal care, basic farm maintenance, and understanding of dairy operations, typically with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with milking equipment, feeding systems, and basic record-keeping software is beneficial, and some positions may require animal handling certifications. Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure efficient farm operations, animal well-being, and a positive, productive work environment.

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Infographic showing various Dairy Farm Assistant job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,733 per year, or $17.7 per hour.

Culture Dairy Plant Production Worker

Schuylkill Haven, PA

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA
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$27.50 - $28.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Dairy Farmers Of America rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 169 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America has immediate job openings for motivated production workers to join our team. The facility is transitioning from a fluid dairy plant to a culture plant producing cottage cheese, sour cream and yogurt.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers.Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. We are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us !

Hourly Rate: $27.50-$28.50

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Continuously drive the facility's culture toward a Safety conscious environment. Challenge status quo Safety behaviors, engage in Safety initiatives and attend all Safety related training.
  • Drive for and ensure work product remain in or exceed the standards and specifications established by Quality Assurance and Compliance.
  • Initiate and drive continuous improvement within the department, operations, and other areas of the facility as part of the team to ensure plant sustainability.
  • Engage and support a team environment within the department and across the facility.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety policies and other policies as outlined by the Company.
  • Production Operator will ensure proper specification on product
  • Track downtime downstream of filler and other applicable downtime equipment with the area,
  • Perform required weight and code checks at correct intervals.
  • Clean machine regularly during production, maintain floor cleanliness and complete all required Master Sanitation Schedule items daily,
  • Pass on information to incoming shift
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

BENEFITS:

  • Competitive pay
  • Teamster Pension
  • Paid vacation and 10 Paid holidays
  • Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
  • Teamster healthcare benefits, 100 % Medical coverage w/Prescriptions
  • Teamster Dental and Vision coverage
  • Service recognition and employee rewards
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
  • Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
  • Must be ableto lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
  • Must be able to work in a wet environment
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
  • May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals

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