Farm milk controller jobs in Finland
Farm milk controllers are responsible for measuring and analysing the production and quality of the milk and providing advise accordingly.
Farm milk controller - Which skills are essential?
Understand natural and artificial reproduction techniques, gestation periods and birthing for livestock. Understand the humane destruction of relevant animals in accordance with national legislation.
Quality assurance approaches, procedures and systems to allow for analysis of feeds and feed ingredients and determine their nutritional value. Evaluation of the functioning of a feed analysis laboratory and of its compliance to international standards.
Understand the appropriate milking operations, systems and techniques.
Label and store samples clearly to ensure smooth operation of the quality control system.
Provide technical and economical advice in order to optimise the quality and production of agricultural products.
The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.
Universally recognized animal welfare needs as applied to species, situation and occupation. These are: need for a suitable environment need for a suitable diet need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns need to be housed with, or apart, from other animals need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
Protect health and welfare of animals and their handlers.
Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.
The body of regulations that require feed business operators to comply with standards of hygiene and traceability and the registration and approval of their establishments.
Analyse and document milk control test results in relation to professional standards and business requirements. Efficiently use milk testing software and interpret the results.
Understand the life cycles of the animal in relation to milk production and the technical and economical aspects of milk production.
Through observation and analysis on the farm, propose options, possible solutions, types and levels of advice required based on the customer's needs and by using appropriate techniques and methods.
Food given to domestic animals in the course of animal husbandry.
Conduct and report on quality tests on milk samples taking into account regulatory aspects.
Advise on improving livestock health and productivity, strengthening efficiency and value of the livestock by using appropriate methods and taking into account the livestock species.
Livestock species and relevant genetics.
The characteristics of different species and breeds of animals (relevant to the occupation).
Selection criteria of livestock and determination of livestock classes.
Tag, sort and separate animals by purpose and destination taking into account the condition of the animal and relevant legislation
Farm milk controller - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and by supplying after-sales information and service.
Techniques used to facilitate clear and open communication and the provision of advice between individuals, communities or the government, such as discussion groups or one-on-one interviews.
The methods used to plan and carry out a genetic selection programme for selected species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and others.
Gain customer interest and trust; establish relationships with wide varieties of people; communicate in a likeable and persuasive style; understand and respond to the individual desires and needs of customers.
The customer-oriented management approach and basic principles of successful customer relations that focus on interactions with customers such as technical support, customer services, after-sales support and direct communication with the customer.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Speak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.