Dairy farm worker
Marvellane Farms Ltd. based in 4003 Larry Robinson Road, Russell, ON K4R 0J7 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 shift timings include Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning.
Employer Name: Marvellane Farms Ltd.
Position: Dairy farm worker
No. of vacancies: 6
Salary: $16.55 hourly / 40 to 70 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: 4003 Larry Robinson Road, Russell, ON K4R 0J7
Also hiring: Meat packer – food and beverage processing
Hiring: Dairy farm worker
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for calving.
- The candidate will be responsible for clipping.
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate will be responsible for animal health monitoring.
- The candidate will be expected to pick stones and/or wood.
- The candidate must feed and care for animals.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate must milk cows.
- The candidate must clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens.
- The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
- The candidate must perform general farm duties.
- The candidate must carry out a pasture or pen breeding program.
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 must be flexible.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
- The candidate must be able to work in wet/damp, dusty, hot, and cold/refrigerated 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.
Work setting
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
- The candidate must work in the dairy industry.
Experience and specialization
Automated systems experience
- The candidate must have prior experience with an automated milking system, manure handling and storage, and a storage and silage system.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.
- The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
- 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 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.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email