United States
Sector
Keyword
Milker, Machine Milker, Machine Milking
Minimum ? No entry barrier, preferably 5th standard pass
Not required
The tasks a Milker, Machine is expected to perform include:Guiding cows and buffaloes into stanchion
Cleaning teats and udders with disinfectant
Squeezing teats to collect sample of milk in strainer cup
Examining sample for curd and blood
Operating the milking machine and attaching cups to teats to extract milk from the cattle
Dipping cups of machine into disinfectant solution after each animal is milched
Emptying milk receptacles
Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
Pasteurizing milk and preparing products such as ghee, butter, curd, paneer, etc.Marketing and selling the milk and milk products
Skilled in milking the cattle using milking machines and equipment without any supervision
Proficient in using the milking machine
Proficient in the maintenance and upkeep of milking machine and milk cooling equipment
Ability to detect cattle with milk which is unsuitable for human consumption
Efficient in excluding unfit cattle from the milk supply chain
Efficient in understanding animal psychology and behaviour
Skilled in cattle handling, driving, identification and segregation of cattle
Knowledge of how to treat animals with medication and recording all treatments
Skilled in preparing, marketing and selling milk and milk products
Knowledge of how to maintain artificial climate control for the cattle
Knowledge of how to maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the work area
Knowledge of the latest technological advancements related to milking equipment
Proficient in basic arithmetic Proficient in basic veterinary science
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Not applicable
Manual dexterity
Physically fit
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Ability to take risks
Hardworking and persistent
Result-oriented
Self-motivated
It is a field job
Work from home is not available Part-time jobs and contractual work maybe available
May require supervising other farm workers
Local travelling maybe a part of the job
Working hours
No fixed working hours
Overtime is common during gestation period and after the birth of offspring
Shift system is applicable as per farm norms
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous Health risks include exposure to extreme temperatures, pesticides, fertilizers, manure, dust, chemicals, dirt, foul odours, etc.Occupational hazards include injury to body, accidents, etc. while using sharp tools, heavy machinery or tending to animals
For daily wage workers - INR 90 to INR 340 per day4(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Emerging Trends in Dairy Sector of India5
Based on estimates by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), the demand for milk is likely to reach 180 million tonnes by 2022.
To supply the market, an average incremental increase of 5 million tonnes per annum over the next15 years is required ? a doubling of the average incremental rate achieved over thepast15 years. In the absence of sufficient increased production, India will need to rely on the world market for imports.
In 2002, the Milk and Milk Products Order (MMPO) ushered in major policy changes friendly to the private sector and a momentum of activity that is likely to increase dramatically in the coming years.
Large Indian and multinational corporations, such as Reliance, Pepsi and Coca-Cola, are planning significant investments. Milking demands and jobs are going to increase, following the potential investment scenario.
Self-employed
Dairy farm owners Company owned farms
Agriculture co-operative organizations
Job openings are in Tier II and Tier III cities6
Agriculture colleges across India1National Dairy Research Institutes across India2ICAR institutes and universities across India3