Dairy farm worker

Ferme Hesnoda Inc based in Casselman, ON 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 Term or contract or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning and Morning.

Employer Name: Ferme Hesnoda Inc
Position: Dairy farm worker
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $18.00 hourly 35 to 45 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full time
Location: Casselman, ON

Job Description

  • The candidate will be in charge of calving.
  • The candidate will be required to feed inventory.
  • The candidate will be in charge of handling animals.
  • The candidate will be in charge of monitoring animal health.
  • The candidate will be expected to feed and care for animals.
  • The candidate will have to 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 will be required to write basic progress reports on a daily basis.
  • The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
  • The candidate will be expected to carry out general farm duties.
  • The candidate must keep track of quality control and production records.
  • The candidate will be expected to keep work records and logs.
  • The candidate must create a feeding programme.
  • The candidate must supervise and manage breeding and other livestock-related programmes.
  • The candidate must select livestock for sale.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate should be fluent in French language.
  • The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.

Internship

This is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job learning and skill development. It is intended for any candidate who wishes to gain work experience or explore a career.

Work site environment

  • Farm operations include corn farming, other miscellaneous animal farming, soybean farming, livestock and grain, oil and forage crop.
  • The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor 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 be able to work in dusty conditions.

Work setting

  • The candidate will be provided with room and board.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
  • The candidate must work in the dairy industry.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience operating a farm truck and tractor.

Automated systems experience

  • The candidate must have prior experience with a milking system (automated).

Area of specialization

  • The candidate must be knowledgeable about dairy cattle and agricultural livestock service.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
  • The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
  • The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
  • The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should have an eye for details.
  • The candidate must have excellent hand eye coordination.
  • The candidate must be able to distinguish between colours.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.
  • 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.
  • The candidate should be willing to work overtime if necessary.
  • The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.

Benefits

  • Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Health care plan.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.

By email

[email protected]

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

  • Job reference number- 2453430
  • Cover letter
  • References attesting experience
  • Letter of recommendation
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