Thomson Farms, based at Martintown, ON K0C 1S0, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Dairy farm worker who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The open positions pertain to Permanent employment or full-time jobs.

Employer Name: Thomson Farms
Position: Dairy farm worker
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $17.60 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Martintown, ON K0C 1S0

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Job Description

The candidate will be responsible for developing and guiding farm animal behaviour.
The candidate will be responsible for diagnosing livestock health issues.
The candidate will be responsible for disinfecting pens, barns, and poultry houses.
The candidate must be able to handle animals.
The candidate will be responsible for monitoring the calving process.
The candidate must perform animal grooming activities.
The candidate must perform livestock feeding.
The candidate must supervise milking operations and actively complete all tasks correctly.
The candidate will be responsible for treating livestock health issues.
The candidate will be responsible for feeding and tending animals.
The candidate must ensure compliance with farm safety and biosecurity procedures.
The candidate must milk cows.
The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
The candidate must detect disease and health issues in crops, livestock, and poultry.
The candidate must perform general farm duties.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation or equivalent experience.
A candidate with experience is an asset.
The candidate should be organized and flexible.
The candidate should be a good team player.
The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
The candidate should be reliable.

Work site environment

The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
The candidate must work in a dusty, wet/damp, 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 type of farm operation is dairy farming.

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.
The candidate should work from a remote location, as the practice of employees doing their jobs from a location other than a central office operated by the employer.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience in operating automated manure handling or storage systems, automated milking 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 cattle breeding, dairy cattle, and animal husbandry.

Additional information

Security and safety

The candidate must undergo 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 able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
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 must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

glenspringsfarms@hotmail.com

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

References attesting experience