livestock labourer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots.
• Dusty.
• Odours.
• Livestock.
• All weather conditions.
• Dirty.

Work setting:

Rural area. Staff accommodation available.

Tasks:

• Clear fields of wood and stones.
• Handling animals.
• Treat livestock health issues.
• Feed and tend animals.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
• Perform general farm duties.

Area of specialization:

Beef cattle.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Walking.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Team player.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Quick learner.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Night. To be determined. Day. Weekend.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.