dairy farm labourer
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Dairy.
Work setting:
Rural area.
Tasks:
- Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals.
- Diagnose livestock health issues.
- Handling animals.
- Monitor the calving process.
- Perform livestock feeding.
- Prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving.
- Treat livestock health issues.
- Milk cows.
- Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
- Perform general farm duties.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Skidsteer.
Transportation/travel information:
Public transportation is not available.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Physically demanding.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Attention to detail.
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
- Ability to distinguish between colours.
- Sound discrimination.
- Standing for extended periods.
- Walking.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Personal suitability:
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Judgement.
- Reliability.
- Quick learner.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Morning.
- Night.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- On-site housing options.