Dairy farm worker

Ravenwood Holsteins situated in Scotch Settlement, NB is seeking applications for the job position of Dairy farm worker who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Weekend, On Call, Flexible Hours, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Ravenwood Holsteins
Position: Dairy farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.60 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Scotch Settlement, NB

Job Description

  • The candidate must clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas.
  • The candidate will be responsible for developing and guiding farm animal behaviour.
  • The candidate must be able to handle animals.
  • The candidate must mark livestock to prove ownership.
  • The candidate must monitor animal health.
  • The candidate must perform animal grooming activities.
  • The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
  • The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
  • The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
  • The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
  • The candidate must milk cows.
  • The candidate must supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs.
  • The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
  • The candidate will be responsible for maintaining work records and logs.
  • The candidate must perform general farm duties.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in English language.
  • There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
  • The candidate must be well-organized.
  • The candidate should be a good team player.
  • The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate should have good judgemental skills.

Work site environment

  • The candidate must be able to work in dusty and dirty conditions.
  • The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
  • The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
  • Farm operations include dairy and livestock farming.
  • The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience operating a tractor.

Area of specialization

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about agricultural livestock services, cattle breeding, and dairy cattle.

Additional information

Security and safety

  • The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.

Transportation/travel information

  • The candidate must have their own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Benefits

  • The candidate should receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.

In person

753 Scotch Settlement Rd
Irishtown, NB
E1H 1Y5
Between 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Letter of recommendation
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