Marvellane Farms Ltd., located at 9470 Marvelville Road, Russell, ON K4R 0K2. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Dairy farm worker. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The open positions are for Permanent employment or full-time jobs. The candidate must be available to work early morning, morning, day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, as well as on a shift basis.
Employer Name: Marvellane Farms Ltd.
Position: Dairy farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.60 hourly / 40 to 65 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 9470 Marvelville Road, Russell, ON K4R 0K2
Also hiring: Security guard
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for clearing fields of wood and stone.
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate will be responsible for monitoring the calving process.
- The candidate must monitor animal health.
- The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
- The candidate must prepare a clean, dry area for cows that are calving.
- 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 carry out pasture or pen breeding programs.
- The candidate must milk cows.
- The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
- The candidate must perform general farm duties.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
- There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- A candidate with experience is an asset.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
- The candidate must be flexible.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include hay farming, dairy production, and livestock farming.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must work in a dusty, hot, wet/damp, cold/refrigerated, and dirty environment.
- 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.
- 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 experience operating automated milking systems, storage and silage systems, and skidsteers.
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must have experience with automated systems, including manure handling and storage.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must specialize in the area of beef cattle and dairy cattle.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo a criminal record check and a medical exam.
Transportation/travel information
- There is no access to public transportation.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
- The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
- The candidate should have an eye for detail.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
- The candidate must be willing to walk for long 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.
- The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.
How to Apply
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