Dairy farm worker
New World Dairy Inc based in 748B Maidstone Rd, St. David’s, NL A0N 1X0 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 vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The position of Dairy farm worker has been approved by the LMIA.
Employer Name: New World Dairy Inc
Position: Dairy farm worker
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $13.71 hourly for 40 to 50 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 748B Maidstone Rd, St. David’s, NL A0N 1X0
Job Description
- The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
- The candidate will be required to clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.
- The candidate should have knowledge and capability to operate farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate should regularly monitor animal health.
- The candidate would be responsible for operating milking equipment to milk cows.
- The candidate must ensure that all farming and milking equipment is properly maintained.
- The candidate will be required to work in conjunction with large animal vets to provide herd health management, veterinary treatments, and routine vaccinations.
- The candidate will be required to consult with animal nutritionists and livestock feed sales representatives to create feeding plans that yield maximum milk production levels.
- The candidate will be required to identify sick animals and work with veterinarian to determine proper treatment.
- The candidate will be required to maintain high standards of animal welfare.
- The candidate should ensure farm activities comply with government regulations.
- The candidate should ensure uninterrupted water supply to the farm.
- The candidate should be responsible for maintaining adequate stock for animal foods, medicines etc.
- The candidate should be responsible in ensuring cleanliness of the farm.
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.
- Training will be provided to the selected candidate.
- The candidate would be responsible for farm animal grooming.
- The candidate should have good physical and healthy state to perform all tasks quickly, effectively, and efficiently.
- The candidate should have good communication skill.
- The candidate should be punctual.
- The candidate should be flexible.
- The candidate should be accountable.
- The candidate should be authentic.
- The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
- The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
- The candidate should be familiar with pasture management and cattle feeding.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animal welfare as well as excellent animal-handling abilities.
- The candidate must have strong analytical skills in order to effectively assess and resolve any issues with the herd or milk production.
- The candidate must be self-motivated and capable of making decisions.
- The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
- The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
Security and Safety
- The candidate should have a thorough Criminal record check.
Work Site Environment
- The candidate will be required to work in wet or damp, dusty, hot and cold environments.
- The candidate should be willing to work in an outdoor environment for long hours, including tolerance for pests and thorns.
- The candidate will be required to work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
- The candidate should be able to work with full concentration even in noisy surroundings.
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
- The candidate should be prepared for doing physically challenging tasks as part of daily work.
- The candidate will be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in bending, crouching and kneeling positions.
- The candidate should have ability to distinguish between colours.
- The candidate should have ability to recognize similarities and differences between sounds.
- The candidate should be willing to work in standing position for extended periods.
- The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
Work Location Information
- The candidate will be required to work in rural area.
- The candidate should be willing to relocate to the given location.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options
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